Latest earthquakes near Salamanca, Guanajuato today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salamanca, Guanajuato, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salamanca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salamanca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Salamanca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salamanca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salamanca and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Jan 12, 2025 02:32AM
On Sunday Night a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Tecomán in Mexico.
Salamanca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 561 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salamanca, Guanajuato in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salamanca roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salamanca in 2023. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salamanca 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 Salamanca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Salamanca 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 | 553 | 98.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 1.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salamanca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salamanca occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Salamanca, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salamanca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Salamanca. It is the strongest earthquake near Salamanca 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 Salamanca, Guanajuato 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 Salamanca.
Nearest earthquakes from Salamanca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salamanca, Guanajuato. 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 Salamanca.
When was the last earthquake in Salamanca, Guanajuato?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Salamanca on the afternoon of January 7, 2026 at 15:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south of Salamanca at a depth of 55km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salamanca, Guanajuato in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salamanca, Guanajuato?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salamanca on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-southwest of Salamanca at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salamanca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salamanca, Guanajuato?
In the past 10 years, 561 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salamanca. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
