Latest earthquakes near Colima 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.
Colima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1447 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 144 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 264 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 | 1415 | 97.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 1.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 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 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Colima.
Nearest earthquakes from Colima
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Colima.
When was the last earthquake in Colima?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Colima on the afternoon of May 25, 2026 at 16:46 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west of Colima at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colima?
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?
In the past 10 years, 1447 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colima. This averages to 145 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
