Latest earthquakes near Salinas, California today

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List of latest earthquakes near Salinas.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 14, 2024 11:49PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 166 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 13, 2024 08:31AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.7 21 mi N
from Salinas
Oct 12, 2024 02:18AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.3 181 mi SE
from Salinas
Oct 12, 2024 02:13AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 20 mi SSE
from Salinas
Oct 10, 2024 12:16PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 103 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 10, 2024 08:47AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 81 mi SE
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 11:55PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.8 177 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 11:09PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 89 mi ESE
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 10:31PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.4 89 mi ESE
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 10:41AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 159 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 10:41AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 159 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 9, 2024 05:26AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 55 mi N
from Salinas
Oct 8, 2024 12:00PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.7 144 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 6, 2024 05:15PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.7 165 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 6, 2024 12:59PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 162 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 6, 2024 01:07AM
(Los Angeles)
M 3.0 162 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 5, 2024 08:10PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.0 134 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 5, 2024 02:47PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 135 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 5, 2024 12:51PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 134 mi NNW
from Salinas
Oct 4, 2024 10:41PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 181 mi SE
from Salinas
Oct 3, 2024 08:54PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.2 175 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 3, 2024 01:07PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 37 mi ESE
from Salinas
Oct 3, 2024 01:53AM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.4 91 mi ESE
from Salinas
Oct 2, 2024 08:58PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.1 37 mi ESE
from Salinas
Oct 2, 2024 05:40PM
(Los Angeles)
M 2.5 93 mi NNW
from Salinas

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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.

Salinas Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
9 Yearly
Within 186 mi, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Oct 14, 2024 23:49

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Salinas with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Salinas (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On Jul 8, 2021 15:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Apr 18, 1906 05:12.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Salinas.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 8, 2021 03:49PM
(Los Angeles)
M 6.0 173 mi NE
from Salinas
Aug 6, 2024 09:09PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.2 180 mi SE
from Salinas
Oct 25, 2022 11:42AM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.1 43 mi N
from Salinas
Jul 8, 2021 03:50PM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.0 173 mi NE
from Salinas
Dec 14, 2016 08:41AM
(Los Angeles)
M 5.0 162 mi NNW
from Salinas
Feb 23, 2016 04:02PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.9 150 mi ESE
from Salinas
Feb 16, 2016 03:04PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.8 183 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 15, 2019 12:42PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 21 mi E
from Salinas
Oct 25, 2021 04:42PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 65 mi SSE
from Salinas
Jul 8, 2021 04:33PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.6 170 mi NE
from Salinas

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Salinas.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 19, 2014 10:26PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 11 mi NE
from Salinas
Jan 16, 2021 08:01PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 13 mi N
from Salinas
Mar 31, 2017 03:55AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.0 14 mi N
from Salinas
Sep 29, 2024 02:47AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 16 mi N
from Salinas
Jul 19, 2016 02:38PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.2 18 mi E
from Salinas
Nov 2, 2018 05:58AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.1 19 mi E
from Salinas
Apr 4, 2023 03:23PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.4 21 mi ENE
from Salinas
Oct 16, 2023 04:42AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.5 22 mi W
from Salinas
Oct 15, 2019 12:42PM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.7 21 mi E
from Salinas
Nov 13, 2017 11:31AM
(Los Angeles)
M 4.6 23 mi E
from Salinas

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Salinas.

When was the last earthquake in Salinas, California?

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salinas on the evening of October 14, 2024 at 23:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-northeast of Salinas at a depth of -1km 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.