Latest earthquakes near Sacramento, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sacramento, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sacramento? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sacramento, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sacramento Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sacramento. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sacramento and elsewhere.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Sacramento Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Sacramento, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sacramento roughly every 30 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sacramento in 2021. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Sacramento that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sacramento in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sacramento 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 | 108 | 89.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 9.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.83% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sacramento
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sacramento occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 108 miles (174 km) east of Sacramento, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Sacramento in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 81 miles (131 km) east of Sacramento. It is the strongest earthquake near Sacramento 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 Sacramento, 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 Sacramento.
Nearest earthquakes from Sacramento
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento.
When was the last earthquake in Sacramento, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sacramento on the night of October 30, 2024 at 04:25 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southeast of Sacramento at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sacramento, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sacramento, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sacramento on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 131km southwest of Sacramento at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sacramento since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sacramento, California?
In the past 10 years, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sacramento. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
