Latest earthquakes near Van Nuys, California today
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Recent Van Nuys Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Van Nuys. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Van Nuys and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 01:49PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Corona in The United States.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Van Nuys Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Van Nuys, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Van Nuys roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Van Nuys in 2019. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Van Nuys that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Van Nuys in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Van Nuys 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 | 215 | 94.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 4.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Van Nuys
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Van Nuys occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 119 miles (192 km) north-northeast of Van Nuys, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Van Nuys in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 62 miles (99 km) north-northeast of Van Nuys. It is the strongest earthquake near Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys.
Nearest earthquakes from Van Nuys
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys.
When was the last earthquake in Van Nuys, California?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Van Nuys on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 21:22 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-southeast of Van Nuys at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Van Nuys, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Van Nuys, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Van Nuys on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 99km north-northwest of Van Nuys at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Van Nuys since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Van Nuys, California?
In the past 10 years, 228 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Van Nuys. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
