Latest earthquakes near Pomona, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pomona, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pomona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pomona, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pomona Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pomona. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pomona and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 11:22AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Mexicali in Mexico.
May 1, 2024 01:49PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Corona in The United States.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Pomona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Pomona, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pomona roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pomona in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Pomona 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 Pomona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Pomona 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 | 227 | 94.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.58% |
| 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 Pomona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pomona occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 119 miles (191 km) north of Pomona, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Pomona in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 94 miles (152 km) north of Pomona. It is the strongest earthquake near Pomona in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pomona, 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 Pomona.
Nearest earthquakes from Pomona
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pomona, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pomona.
When was the last earthquake in Pomona, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pomona on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 21:22 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 111km east-southeast of Pomona at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pomona, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pomona, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pomona on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 152km northwest of Pomona at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pomona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pomona, California?
In the past 10 years, 240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pomona. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
