Latest earthquakes near Colonia del Valle, Mexico City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Colonia del Valle, Mexico City, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Colonia del Valle? If an earthquake is happening right now near Colonia del Valle (also known as Col del valle), it will show up within minutes.
Colonia del Valle Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Colonia del Valle, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Colonia del Valle roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Colonia del Valle in 2020. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Colonia del Valle that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Colonia del Valle in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Colonia del Valle 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 | 877 | 97.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 2.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.22% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Colonia del Valle
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Colonia del Valle occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) south-east of Colonia del Valle, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Colonia del Valle in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-east of Colonia del Valle. It is the strongest earthquake near Colonia del Valle 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 Colonia del Valle, Mexico City 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 Colonia del Valle.
Nearest earthquakes from Colonia del Valle
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Colonia del Valle, Mexico City. 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 Colonia del Valle.
When was the last earthquake in Colonia del Valle, Mexico City?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Colonia del Valle on the night of May 18, 2024 at 04:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Colonia del Valle at a depth of 54km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Colonia del Valle, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Colonia del Valle, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Colonia del Valle on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south of Colonia del Valle at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Colonia del Valle since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Colonia del Valle, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 901 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Colonia del Valle. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
