Latest earthquakes near Salinas, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salinas, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salinas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salinas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Salinas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salinas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salinas and elsewhere.
Dec 9, 2024 03:08PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit near Reno in The United States on Monday Afternoon.
Dec 5, 2024 10:47AM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Santa Rosa in The United States.
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
Shallow M4.2 Earthquake hit near Watsonville in The United States on Sunday Night.
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Bakersfield in The United States.
Salinas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Salinas, 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 Salinas in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Salinas that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salinas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Salinas 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 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.17% |
| 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 Salinas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salinas occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 173 miles (278 km) north-east of Salinas, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Salinas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 89 miles (143 km) north-east of Salinas. It is the strongest earthquake near Salinas 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 Salinas, 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 Salinas.
Nearest earthquakes from Salinas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salinas, 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 Salinas.
When was the last earthquake in Salinas, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salinas on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 23:08 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 38km east-southeast of Salinas at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salinas, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salinas, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Salinas on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 143km northwest of Salinas at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salinas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salinas, California?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salinas. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
