Latest earthquakes near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima today
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Recent Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez 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).
Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 125 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez in 2022. A total of 267 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez 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 Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez 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 | 1222 | 97.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 2.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) south-east of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 62 kilometers (39 mi) south-east of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez 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 Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima 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 Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima. 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 Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez on the night of December 3, 2024 at 03:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 93km northwest of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez at a depth of 47km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 62km north-northwest of Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez, Colima?
In the past 10 years, 1258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad de Villa de Álvarez. This averages to 126 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
