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Latest earthquakes near Guadalajara, Jalisco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guadalajara? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guadalajara, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guadalajara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guadalajara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guadalajara 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.
Guadalajara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guadalajara, Jalisco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 77 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guadalajara roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guadalajara in 2022. A total of 214 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Guadalajara 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 | 753 | 97.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 1.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guadalajara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara, Jalisco 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 Guadalajara.
Nearest earthquakes from Guadalajara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guadalajara, Jalisco. 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 Guadalajara.
When was the last earthquake in Guadalajara, Jalisco?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Guadalajara on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 13:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 151km south-southwest of Guadalajara at a depth of 91km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guadalajara, Jalisco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guadalajara, Jalisco?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guadalajara 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 Guadalajara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guadalajara, Jalisco?
In the past 10 years, 770 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guadalajara. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
