Latest earthquakes near Sunnyvale, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sunnyvale, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sunnyvale? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sunnyvale, it will show up within minutes.
Sunnyvale Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale in 2021. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Sunnyvale that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sunnyvale in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sunnyvale 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 | 89 | 90.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sunnyvale
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sunnyvale occurred on Jul 8, 2021 15:49 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 159 miles (256 km) east-northeast of Sunnyvale, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Sunnyvale in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 39 miles (62 km) east-northeast of Sunnyvale. It is the strongest earthquake near Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale.
Nearest earthquakes from Sunnyvale
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sunnyvale, 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 Sunnyvale.
When was the last earthquake in Sunnyvale, California?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunnyvale on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 14:25 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 180km east of Sunnyvale at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sunnyvale, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sunnyvale, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunnyvale on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 62km northwest of Sunnyvale at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sunnyvale since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sunnyvale, California?
In the past 10 years, 98 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sunnyvale. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
