Latest earthquakes near Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California today
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Lázaro Cárdenas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lázaro Cárdenas roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lázaro Cárdenas in 2021. A total of 216 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lázaro Cárdenas that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lázaro Cárdenas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lázaro Cárdenas 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 | 470 | 97.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 2.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lázaro Cárdenas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lázaro Cárdenas occurred on Nov 22, 2022 08:39 local time (America/Tijuana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 53 kilometers (33 mi) west-northwest of Lázaro Cárdenas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lázaro Cárdenas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on May 2, 1939 05:14, 273 kilometers (170 mi) west-northwest of Lázaro Cárdenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Lázaro Cárdenas 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 Lázaro Cárdenas, 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 Lázaro Cárdenas.
Nearest earthquakes from Lázaro Cárdenas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lázaro Cárdenas, 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 Lázaro Cárdenas.
When was the last earthquake in Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lázaro Cárdenas on the afternoon of February 4, 2025 at 12:41 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 76km north-east of Lázaro Cárdenas at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lázaro Cárdenas on the night of May 2, 1939 at 05:14 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 273km east-southeast of Lázaro Cárdenas at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lázaro Cárdenas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lázaro Cárdenas, Baja California?
In the past 10 years, 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lázaro Cárdenas. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
