Latest earthquakes near Guanajuato, Mexico today
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Recent Guanajuato Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guanajuato. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guanajuato and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Guanajuato Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 635 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 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guanajuato roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guanajuato in 2023. A total of 88 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 | 626 | 98.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 1.42% |
| 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 Aug 12, 2022 03:17 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) south of Celaya, at a depth of 72 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 126 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Guanajuato on the night of May 30, 2026 at 03:34 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of León de los Aldama at a depth of 32km 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, 635 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guanajuato. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
