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Latest earthquakes near Michoacán, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Michoacán, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Michoacán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Michoacán (also known as Michoacán de Ocampo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Michoacán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Michoacán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Michoacán 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.
Michoacán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2019 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Michoacán, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 201 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Michoacán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Michoacán in 2022. A total of 406 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Michoacán 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 Michoacán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Michoacán 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 | 1989 | 98.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 1.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Michoacán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Michoacán occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) north-west of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Michoacán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 174 kilometers (108 mi) north-west of Zamora. It is the strongest earthquake near Michoacán 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 Michoacán, 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 Michoacán.
Earthquakes by city in Michoacán
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Michoacán, Mexico.
Use this regional Michoacán earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Apatzingán, Heróica Zitácuaro, La Piedad, Sahuayo de Morelos, Ciudad Hidalgo, Pátzcuaro, Zacapu, Zacapú, Los Reyes de Salgado, Guacamayas, Maravatío de Ocampo, Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Puruándiro, Tacámbaro de Codallos, Jiquílpan de Juárez, Yurécuaro, Huetamo de Núñez, La Orilla, Paracho de Verduzco, Ario de Rosales and Zinapécuaro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Michoacán.
When was the last earthquake in Michoacán, Mexico?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Michoacán on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:38 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east-southeast of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas at a depth of 41km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Michoacán, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Michoacán, Mexico?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Michoacán on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west of Zamora at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Michoacán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Michoacán, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 2019 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Michoacán. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
