Latest earthquakes near Aguascalientes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aguascalientes, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aguascalientes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aguascalientes, it will show up within minutes.
Aguascalientes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aguascalientes in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aguascalientes roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aguascalientes in 2023. A total of 43 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aguascalientes that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aguascalientes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aguascalientes 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 | 150 | 99.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.66% |
| 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 Aguascalientes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aguascalientes occurred on May 16, 2023 13:22 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) east-northeast of Aguascalientes, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aguascalientes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-northeast of Aguascalientes. It is the strongest earthquake near Aguascalientes 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 Aguascalientes 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 Aguascalientes.
Nearest earthquakes from Aguascalientes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aguascalientes. 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 Aguascalientes.
When was the last earthquake in Aguascalientes?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aguascalientes on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 23:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east-southeast of Aguascalientes at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aguascalientes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aguascalientes?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aguascalientes on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Aguascalientes at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aguascalientes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aguascalientes?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aguascalientes. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
