Latest earthquakes near Vallejo, California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vallejo, California, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vallejo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vallejo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Vallejo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vallejo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vallejo and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 06:34PM
On Thursday Evening a Shallow M4.4 Earthquake struck near Chico in The United States.
Vallejo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Vallejo, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vallejo in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Vallejo that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vallejo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vallejo 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 | 92 | 87.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 10.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vallejo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vallejo occurred on Aug 24, 2014 03:20 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 8 miles (13 km) north-northwest of Vallejo, at a depth of 7 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Vallejo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1906 05:12, 29 miles (47 km) north-northwest of Vallejo. It is the strongest earthquake near Vallejo 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 Vallejo, 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 Vallejo.
Nearest earthquakes from Vallejo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vallejo, 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 Vallejo.
When was the last earthquake in Vallejo, California?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Vallejo on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 11:16 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 40km south-southeast of Vallejo at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vallejo, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vallejo, California?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vallejo on the night of April 18, 1906 at 05:12 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 47km south-southwest of Vallejo at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vallejo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vallejo, California?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vallejo. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
