Latest earthquakes near Guanajuato, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guanajuato, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guanajuato? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guanajuato, it will show up within minutes.
Guanajuato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guanajuato, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guanajuato roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guanajuato in 2023. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guanajuato that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guanajuato in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Guanajuato 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 | 520 | 97.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 2.07% |
| 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 Guanajuato
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guanajuato occurred on Sep 30, 2015 12:25 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south of Irapuato, at a depth of 42 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guanajuato in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south of León de los Aldama. It is the strongest earthquake near Guanajuato 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 Guanajuato, 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 Guanajuato.
Earthquakes by city in Guanajuato
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Guanajuato, Mexico.
Use this regional Guanajuato earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Silao, Guanajuato, San Francisco del Rincón, San Miguel de Allende, Valle de Santiago, Cortazar, Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nacional, Acámbaro, Uriangato, San Luis de la Paz, Purísima de Bustos, Moroleón, Juventino Rosas, Pénjamo, Salvatierra, Centro Familiar la Soledad, Marfil, San Felipe, Apaseo el Alto, Abasolo and Villagrán.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guanajuato.
When was the last earthquake in Guanajuato, Mexico?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guanajuato on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 13:43 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south of Irapuato at a depth of 71km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guanajuato, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guanajuato, Mexico?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guanajuato on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-southwest of León de los Aldama at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guanajuato since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guanajuato, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 531 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guanajuato. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
