Latest earthquakes near Colima, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Colima, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Colima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Colima, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Colima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Colima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Colima and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 02:40PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 295km from Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).
Colima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colima, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 133 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Colima roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Colima in 2022. A total of 270 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Colima that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Colima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Colima 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 | 1285 | 96.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 3.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Colima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Colima occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 120 kilometers (75 mi) south-east of Colima, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Colima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 64 kilometers (40 mi) south-east of Colima. It is the strongest earthquake near Colima 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 Colima, 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 Colima.
Earthquakes by city in Colima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Colima, Mexico.
Use this regional Colima earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tecomán and Ciudad de Armería.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Colima.
When was the last earthquake in Colima, Mexico?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Colima on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 13:06 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 64km west-northwest of Manzanillo at a depth of 59km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colima, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colima, Mexico?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Colima on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 64km north-northwest of Colima at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Colima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Colima, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 1331 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colima. This averages to 133 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
