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Latest earthquakes near Zapopan, Jalisco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zapopan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zapopan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zapopan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zapopan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zapopan 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.
Zapopan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 738 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zapopan, Jalisco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zapopan roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zapopan in 2022. A total of 206 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zapopan 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 Zapopan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zapopan 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 | 721 | 97.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 2.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zapopan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zapopan occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) south of Zapopan, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zapopan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south of Zapopan. It is the strongest earthquake near Zapopan 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 Zapopan, 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 Zapopan.
Nearest earthquakes from Zapopan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zapopan, 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 Zapopan.
When was the last earthquake in Zapopan, Jalisco?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zapopan on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 13:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 157km south-southwest of Zapopan at a depth of 91km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zapopan, Jalisco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zapopan, Jalisco?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zapopan on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south-southwest of Zapopan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zapopan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zapopan, Jalisco?
In the past 10 years, 738 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zapopan. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
