Latest earthquakes near Riverside, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riverside, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riverside? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riverside, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 26 08:52PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 85 mi WSW from Riverside |
| 6 hours ago (Mar 26 05:13PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 86 mi W from Riverside |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 185 mi NE from Riverside |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 26 06:18AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 145 mi N from Riverside |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 02:38AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 160 mi SE from Riverside |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 02:26AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 85 mi E from Riverside |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:20AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 76 mi E from Riverside |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 05:01AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 76 mi E from Riverside |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 08:12PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 60 mi ENE from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 07:55PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.7 | 99 mi NNW from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 05:29PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 82 mi ESE from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 03:09PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 86 mi ESE from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:24PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 76 mi E from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:58AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 76 mi E from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 09:07AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 12 mi NNE from Riverside |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 06:14AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 121 mi N from Riverside |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:10PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 29 mi NE from Riverside |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 05:08AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.3 | 82 mi ESE from Riverside |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:56AM Los Angeles) |
M 3.0 | 78 mi E from Riverside |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:50PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.2 | 110 mi S from Riverside |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:36PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 177 mi SSE from Riverside |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 07:15PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.0 | 76 mi E from Riverside |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:51PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.4 | 135 mi S from Riverside |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 04:29PM Los Angeles) |
M 2.5 | 79 mi SE from Riverside |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 06:13AM Los Angeles) |
M 2.1 | 98 mi SE from Riverside |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Riverside
Recent Riverside Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Riverside. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Riverside 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.
Riverside Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Riverside, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Riverside roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Riverside in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Riverside 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 Riverside in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Riverside 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 | 244 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 4.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Riverside
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riverside occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 126 miles (203 km) north of Riverside, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Riverside in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 115 miles (185 km) north of Riverside. It is the strongest earthquake near Riverside 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 Riverside, 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 Riverside.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2019 08:19PM (Los Angeles) |
M 7.1 | 126 mi N from Riverside |
| Jul 4, 2019 10:33AM (Los Angeles) |
M 6.4 | 121 mi N from Riverside |
| Jun 24, 2020 10:40AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.8 | 175 mi N from Riverside |
| Jul 5, 2019 08:47PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 136 mi N from Riverside |
| Jun 3, 2020 06:32PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.5 | 115 mi N from Riverside |
| Jul 5, 2019 09:18PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 136 mi N from Riverside |
| Jul 5, 2019 04:07AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.4 | 126 mi N from Riverside |
| Jun 5, 2021 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 116 mi ESE from Riverside |
| Apr 5, 2018 12:29PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.3 | 134 mi W from Riverside |
| Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM (Los Angeles) |
M 5.2 | 126 mi NW from Riverside |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Riverside
Nearest earthquakes from Riverside
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Riverside, California. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 07:43PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 12 mi NNE from Riverside |
| Oct 6, 2024 03:51AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 12 mi WNW from Riverside |
| Sep 7, 2024 10:34AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 12 mi WNW from Riverside |
| Jan 25, 2018 02:09AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 16 mi SSW from Riverside |
| Dec 29, 2015 05:48PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 16 mi N from Riverside |
| May 1, 2024 01:49PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.1 | 17 mi SW from Riverside |
| Jan 5, 2024 10:55AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.2 | 22 mi NNW from Riverside |
| Aug 28, 2018 07:33PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 25 mi WNW from Riverside |
| Sep 10, 2019 01:21PM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.0 | 26 mi SSE from Riverside |
| Jan 6, 2016 06:42AM (Los Angeles) |
M 4.4 | 29 mi E from Riverside |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Riverside
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Riverside.
When was the last earthquake in Riverside, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Riverside on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 20:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 137km west-southwest of Riverside at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riverside, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riverside, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Riverside on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 185km northwest of Riverside at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Riverside since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riverside, California?
In the past 10 years, 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riverside. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
