Latest earthquakes near Parral, Chihuahua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Parral? If an earthquake is happening right now near Parral, it will show up within minutes.
Parral Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Parral, Chihuahua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Parral in 2019. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Parral that year. The strongest had a 4.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Parral in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Parral 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 | 66 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Parral
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Parral occurred on Jan 29, 2018 18:00 local time (America/Chihuahua timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) south-southeast of Parral, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Parral in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1928 22:12, 18 kilometers (11 mi) south-southeast of Parral. It is the strongest earthquake near Parral 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 Parral, Chihuahua 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 Parral.
Nearest earthquakes from Parral
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Parral, Chihuahua. 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 Parral.
When was the last earthquake in Parral, Chihuahua?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Parral on the night of September 8, 2024 at 04:49 local time (America/Chihuahua). The center of this earthquake was located 120km north-northwest of Parral at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Parral, Chihuahua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Parral, Chihuahua?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Parral on the evening of October 31, 1928 at 22:12 local time (America/Chihuahua). The center of this earthquake was located 18km north-northeast of Parral at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Parral since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Parral, Chihuahua?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Parral. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
