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Latest earthquakes near Jalisco, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jalisco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jalisco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jalisco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jalisco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jalisco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jalisco and elsewhere.
May 19, 2024 04:39AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 173km from Manzanillo (Mexico) on Sunday Night.
Apr 21, 2024 02:05PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 167km from Manzanillo (Mexico) on Sunday Afternoon.
Jalisco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jalisco, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 104 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jalisco roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalisco in 2022. A total of 243 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalisco that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jalisco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jalisco 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 | 1009 | 96.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 2.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jalisco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalisco occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south of Guadalajara, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jalisco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 112 kilometers (70 mi) south of Guadalajara. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalisco 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 Jalisco, 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 Jalisco.
Earthquakes by city in Jalisco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jalisco, Mexico.
Use this regional Jalisco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lagos de Moreno, Ciudad Guzmán, Tepatitlán de Morelos, Hacienda Santa Fe, Ocotlán, Tesistán, Arandas, San Juan de los Lagos, Autlán de Navarro, Ameca, Tala, La Barca, Zapotlanejo, Nicolás R Casillas, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Coyula, Tequila, Ixtapa, San Sebastián el Grande, Nuevo México and Tuxpan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jalisco.
When was the last earthquake in Jalisco, Mexico?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalisco on the night of May 19, 2024 at 04:39 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 364km south-southwest of Guadalajara at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jalisco, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jalisco, Mexico?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalisco on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 112km south-southwest of Guadalajara at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jalisco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jalisco, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 1041 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalisco. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
