Latest earthquakes near Palmdale, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palmdale, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palmdale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palmdale, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 01:23PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 56 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 31 06:55AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 60 mi NNW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 04:29AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 99 mi SE from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:28AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 55 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 88 mi WNW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 11:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 72 mi SW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 09:43PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 68 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 66 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 08:27PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.4 | 66 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 04:08PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 115 mi SE from Palmdale |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 05:30AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 122 mi SE from Palmdale |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 03:35AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.1 | 66 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 11:16PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 140 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 02:20PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 163 mi ESE from Palmdale |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 10:48AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.6 | 56 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 12:03AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 53 mi SSE from Palmdale |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:21PM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 56 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 04:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 161 mi N from Palmdale |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 81 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 57 mi SW from Palmdale |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 02:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 186 mi NE from Palmdale |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 101 mi N from Palmdale |
| 6 days ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 137 mi ESE from Palmdale |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 129 mi ESE from Palmdale |
| 6 days ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 129 mi ESE from Palmdale |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Palmdale
Recent Palmdale Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palmdale. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palmdale and elsewhere.
Mar 9, 2025 01:03PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Thousand Oaks in The United States.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Palmdale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 239 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Palmdale, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palmdale roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palmdale in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Palmdale that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Palmdale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Palmdale during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 225 | 94.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palmdale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palmdale occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 87 miles (140 km) north-northeast of Palmdale, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Palmdale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 57 miles (91 km) north-northeast of Palmdale. It is the strongest earthquake near Palmdale in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Palmdale, California in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Palmdale.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 87 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 85 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 129 mi N from Palmdale |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 81 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 94 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 87 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 95 mi NNE from Palmdale |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 173 mi SE from Palmdale |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 105 mi WSW from Palmdale |
| Jun 10, 2016 01:04AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 124 mi SE from Palmdale |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Palmdale
Nearest earthquakes from Palmdale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palmdale, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2020 04:29AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 27 mi SW from Palmdale |
| Aug 12, 2024 12:20PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 34 mi S from Palmdale |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 36 mi SSE from Palmdale |
| Sep 18, 2020 11:38PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.5 | 37 mi S from Palmdale |
| Jan 5, 2024 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 41 mi ESE from Palmdale |
| Apr 5, 2021 04:44AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 46 mi SSW from Palmdale |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:48PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 48 mi ESE from Palmdale |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 48 mi SE from Palmdale |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 48 mi SE from Palmdale |
| Sep 17, 2021 07:58PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.3 | 52 mi S from Palmdale |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Palmdale
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Palmdale.
When was the last earthquake in Palmdale, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmdale on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 13:23 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 90km north-northeast of Palmdale at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palmdale, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palmdale, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palmdale on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 91km west-northwest of Palmdale at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palmdale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palmdale, California?
In the past 10 years, 239 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palmdale. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
