Latest earthquakes near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puerto Vallarta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puerto Vallarta (also known as Pto Vallarta), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puerto Vallarta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puerto Vallarta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puerto Vallarta 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).
Puerto Vallarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 523 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puerto Vallarta roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puerto Vallarta in 2023. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puerto Vallarta that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puerto Vallarta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Puerto Vallarta 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 | 494 | 94.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puerto Vallarta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Vallarta occurred on Jan 21, 2016 12:06 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-west of Puerto Vallarta, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puerto Vallarta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 164 kilometers (102 mi) south-west of Puerto Vallarta. It is the strongest earthquake near Puerto Vallarta in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 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 Puerto Vallarta.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Vallarta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. 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 Puerto Vallarta.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Vallarta on the afternoon of January 4, 2025 at 16:33 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southeast of Puerto Vallarta at a depth of 5km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Vallarta on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 164km east-southeast of Puerto Vallarta at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puerto Vallarta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco?
In the past 10 years, 523 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Vallarta. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
