Latest earthquakes near Mexicali, Baja California today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mexicali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mexicali, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mexicali Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mexicali. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mexicali and elsewhere.
May 1, 2024 01:49PM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Corona in The United States.
Feb 12, 2024 12:36AM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near El Centro in The United States on Monday Night.
Mexicali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mexicali, 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 Mexicali roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mexicali in 2019. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mexicali 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 Mexicali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mexicali 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 | 248 | 96.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.11% |
| 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 Mexicali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mexicali occurred on Nov 22, 2022 08:39 local time (America/Tijuana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) south-southwest of Mexicali, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mexicali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jun 28, 1992 04:57, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southwest of Mexicali. It is the strongest earthquake near Mexicali 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 Mexicali, 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 Mexicali.
Nearest earthquakes from Mexicali
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mexicali, 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 Mexicali.
When was the last earthquake in Mexicali, Baja California?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mexicali on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 19:34 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 20km west-southwest of Mexicali at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mexicali, Baja California in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mexicali, Baja California?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Mexicali on the night of June 28, 1992 at 04:57 local time (America/Tijuana). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north-northwest of Mexicali at a depth of -0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mexicali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mexicali, Baja California?
In the past 10 years, 257 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mexicali. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
