Latest earthquakes near Stockton, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Stockton, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Stockton? If an earthquake is happening right now near Stockton, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Stockton Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Stockton. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Stockton and elsewhere.
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.
Stockton Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Stockton, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Stockton roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Stockton in 2020. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Stockton that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Stockton in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Stockton 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 | 138 | 91.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Stockton
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Stockton occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 104 miles (168 km) east-northeast of Stockton, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Stockton in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 70 miles (113 km) east-northeast of Stockton. It is the strongest earthquake near Stockton 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 Stockton, 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 Stockton.
Nearest earthquakes from Stockton
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Stockton, 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 Stockton.
When was the last earthquake in Stockton, California?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Stockton on the night of November 23, 2024 at 01:10 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 259km east-southeast of Stockton at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Stockton, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Stockton, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Stockton on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 113km west-southwest of Stockton at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Stockton since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Stockton, California?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Stockton. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
