Latest earthquakes near Baja California Sur, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baja California Sur, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baja California Sur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baja California Sur, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 03:24 Mazatlan) |
M 3.3 | 137 km SSE from La Paz |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 03:31 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 114 km S from La Paz |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 03:12 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 116 km S from La Paz |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 03:09 Mazatlan) |
M 3.3 | 109 km S from La Paz |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 02:22 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 105 km S from La Paz |
| 6 days ago (Mar 22 01:52 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 111 km S from La Paz |
| 17 days ago (Mar 11 00:28 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 105 km S from La Paz |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 15:13 Mazatlan) |
M 3.4 | 110 km S from La Paz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:26 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 112 km S from La Paz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 03:05 Mazatlan) |
M 3.0 | 113 km S from La Paz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 02:50 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 63 km SSE from La Paz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 02:37 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 112 km S from La Paz |
| 20 days ago (Mar 8 02:30 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 109 km S from La Paz |
| 22 days ago (Mar 6 00:30 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 133 km SSE from La Paz |
| 24 days ago (Mar 3 15:07 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 115 km S from La Paz |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 12:45 Mazatlan) |
M 3.3 | 281 km N from Ciudad Constitución |
| 29 days ago (Feb 26 18:41 Mazatlan) |
M 3.0 | 138 km SSE from La Paz |
| 30 days ago (Feb 26 02:07 Mazatlan) |
M 3.0 | 138 km SSE from La Paz |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 02:50 Mazatlan) |
M 3.3 | 9 km ENE from La Paz |
| 31 days ago (Feb 25 02:47 Mazatlan) |
M 3.5 | 9 km ESE from La Paz |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 15:22 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 110 km S from La Paz |
| 34 days ago (Feb 22 02:07 Mazatlan) |
M 3.1 | 98 km SE from La Paz |
| 43 days ago (Feb 13 03:32 Mazatlan) |
M 3.2 | 91 km S from La Paz |
| 44 days ago (Feb 12 02:26 Mazatlan) |
M 3.8 | 255 km N from La Paz |
| 48 days ago (Feb 7 12:19 Mazatlan) |
M 3.0 | 95 km S from La Paz |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Baja California Sur
Baja California Sur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baja California Sur, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 62 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baja California Sur roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baja California Sur in 2024. A total of 200 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baja California Sur that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baja California Sur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baja California Sur 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 | 586 | 93.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baja California Sur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baja California Sur occurred on Sep 13, 2015 02:14 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) north-east of La Paz, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baja California Sur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1906 14:17, 62 kilometers (39 mi) north-east of La Paz. It is the strongest earthquake near Baja California Sur in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baja California Sur, 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 Baja California Sur.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2015 02:14 (Mazatlan) |
M 6.7 | 110 km NE from La Paz |
| Sep 13, 2015 02:14 (Mazatlan) |
M 6.6 | 148 km NE from La Paz |
| Jun 18, 2023 13:30 (Mazatlan) |
M 6.4 | 197 km ESE from La Paz |
| Jan 19, 2018 09:17 (Mazatlan) |
M 6.3 | 293 km NNW from La Paz |
| May 22, 2020 02:46 (Mazatlan) |
M 6.1 | 294 km SE from La Paz |
| Mar 29, 2017 08:15 (Mazatlan) |
M 5.7 | 177 km N from La Paz |
| Oct 2, 2022 13:00 (Mazatlan) |
M 5.7 | 159 km ESE from La Paz |
| Sep 23, 2021 10:47 (Mazatlan) |
M 5.7 | 269 km ESE from La Paz |
| Apr 18, 2024 08:12 (Mazatlan) |
M 5.6 | 181 km NNW from La Paz |
| Apr 18, 2024 08:12 (Mazatlan) |
M 5.6 | 239 km N from La Paz |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Baja California Sur
Earthquakes by city in Baja California Sur
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baja California Sur, Mexico.
Use this regional Baja California Sur earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San José del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas and Colonia del Sol.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baja California Sur.
When was the last earthquake in Baja California Sur, Mexico?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja California Sur on the night of March 26, 2025 at 03:24 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south-southeast of La Paz at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baja California Sur, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baja California Sur, Mexico?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja California Sur on the afternoon of April 10, 1906 at 14:17 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north-northwest of La Paz at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baja California Sur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baja California Sur, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 629 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baja California Sur. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
