Latest earthquakes near Ensenada, Baja California today
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Recent Ensenada Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ensenada. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ensenada and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 11:22AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Mexicali in Mexico.
May 1, 2024 01:49PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Corona in The United States.
Ensenada Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ensenada, Baja California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ensenada roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ensenada in 2019. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ensenada that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ensenada in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ensenada 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 | 247 | 96.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ensenada
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ensenada occurred on Nov 22, 2022 08:39 local time (America/Tijuana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) south of Ensenada, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ensenada in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 259 kilometers (161 mi) south of Ensenada. It is the strongest earthquake near Ensenada 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 Ensenada, Baja California 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 Ensenada.
Nearest earthquakes from Ensenada
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ensenada, Baja California. 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 Ensenada.
When was the last earthquake in Ensenada, Baja California?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ensenada on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 12:46 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 154km north-east of Ensenada at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ensenada, Baja California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ensenada, Baja California?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ensenada on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north of Ensenada at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ensenada since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ensenada, Baja California?
In the past 10 years, 256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ensenada. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
