Latest earthquakes near Chihuahua, Mexico today
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Recent Chihuahua Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chihuahua. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chihuahua and elsewhere.
Nov 8, 2023 03:27AM
Unusually powerful M5.2 Earthquake hit near Carlsbad in The United States on Wednesday Night.
Chihuahua Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chihuahua, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chihuahua roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chihuahua in 2022. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chihuahua that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chihuahua in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chihuahua 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 | 125 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chihuahua
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chihuahua occurred on Nov 16, 2022 14:32 local time (America/Ojinaga timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) east of Ciudad Juárez, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chihuahua in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1928 22:12, 18 kilometers (11 mi) east of Parral. It is the strongest earthquake near Chihuahua 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 Chihuahua, Mexico 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 Chihuahua.
Earthquakes by city in Chihuahua
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Use this regional Chihuahua earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Camargo, José Mariano Jiménez, Jiménez, Meoqui, Ojinaga, Aldama and Madera.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chihuahua.
When was the last earthquake in Chihuahua, Mexico?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chihuahua on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 06:12 local time (America/Ojinaga). The center of this earthquake was located 214km east of Ciudad Juárez at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chihuahua, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chihuahua, Mexico?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chihuahua on the evening of October 31, 1928 at 22:12 local time (America/Chihuahua). The center of this earthquake was located 18km north-northeast of Parral at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chihuahua since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chihuahua, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chihuahua. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
