Latest earthquakes near Richmond, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Richmond, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Richmond? If an earthquake is happening right now near Richmond, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Richmond Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Richmond. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Richmond and elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Richmond Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Richmond, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Richmond in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Richmond that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Richmond in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Richmond 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 | 89 | 92.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Richmond
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Richmond occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 160 miles (257 km) east-northeast of Richmond, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Richmond in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 17 miles (27 km) east-northeast of Richmond. It is the strongest earthquake near Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond.
Nearest earthquakes from Richmond
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Richmond, 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 Richmond.
When was the last earthquake in Richmond, California?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond on the afternoon of November 19, 2024 at 12:54 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 82km south-east of Richmond at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Richmond, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Richmond, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Richmond on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 27km southwest of Richmond at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Richmond since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Richmond, California?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Richmond. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
