Latest earthquakes near Manzanillo, Colima today
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Recent Manzanillo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manzanillo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manzanillo 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).
Manzanillo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manzanillo, Colima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 115 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manzanillo roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manzanillo in 2022. A total of 253 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Manzanillo 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 | 1107 | 96.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 3.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manzanillo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manzanillo occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 163 kilometers (101 mi) east-southeast of Manzanillo, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manzanillo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 87 kilometers (54 mi) east-southeast of Manzanillo. It is the strongest earthquake near Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo, 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 Manzanillo.
Nearest earthquakes from Manzanillo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manzanillo, 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 Manzanillo.
When was the last earthquake in Manzanillo, Colima?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Manzanillo on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 15:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 37km north-east of Manzanillo at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manzanillo, Colima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manzanillo, Colima?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Manzanillo on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 87km north-northeast of Manzanillo at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manzanillo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manzanillo, Colima?
In the past 10 years, 1150 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manzanillo. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
