Latest earthquakes near Baja California Sur, Mexico today
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Recent Baja California Sur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baja California Sur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baja California Sur and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 09:12AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 41mi from Mexico.
Apr 18, 2024 01:39AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck in the Gulf Of California 148km from Ciudad Obregón (Mexico).
Baja California Sur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 603 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 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baja California Sur roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baja California Sur in 2024. A total of 168 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 | 560 | 92.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 6.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.0% |
| 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 124 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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja California Sur on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 12:35 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 127km east of La Paz at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. 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, 603 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baja California Sur. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
