Latest earthquakes near Visalia, California today
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Recent Visalia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Visalia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Visalia and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 12:19PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake hit near Bakersfield in The United States on Thursday Afternoon.
Visalia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 302 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Visalia, California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Visalia roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Visalia in 2019. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Visalia 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 Visalia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Visalia 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 | 277 | 91.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Visalia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Visalia occurred on Jul 5, 2019 20:19 local time (America/Los_Angeles timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 102 miles (164 km) east-southeast of Visalia, at a depth of 5 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Visalia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jul 21, 1952 04:52, 96 miles (155 km) east-southeast of Visalia. It is the strongest earthquake near Visalia 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 Visalia, 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 Visalia.
Nearest earthquakes from Visalia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Visalia, 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 Visalia.
When was the last earthquake in Visalia, California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Visalia on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 16:55 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west-southwest of Visalia at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Visalia, California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Visalia, California?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Visalia on the night of July 21, 1952 at 04:52 local time (America/Los_Angeles). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south of Visalia at a depth of 6km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Visalia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Visalia, California?
In the past 10 years, 302 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Visalia. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
