Latest earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City today
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Recent Magdalena Contreras Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Magdalena Contreras. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras and elsewhere.
Nov 14, 2024 03:16AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Ometepec (Mexico).
Nov 12, 2024 06:18PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Pinotepa Nacional (Mexico).
Magdalena Contreras Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 113 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magdalena Contreras roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magdalena Contreras in 2020. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Magdalena Contreras 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 Magdalena Contreras in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Magdalena Contreras 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 | 1105 | 97.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 2.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magdalena Contreras occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-east of Magdalena Contreras, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-east of Magdalena Contreras. It is the strongest earthquake near Magdalena Contreras 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 Magdalena Contreras, 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 Magdalena Contreras.
Nearest earthquakes from Magdalena Contreras
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magdalena Contreras, 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 Magdalena Contreras.
When was the last earthquake in Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena Contreras on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 16:52 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-east of Magdalena Contreras at a depth of 61km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena Contreras on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south of Magdalena Contreras at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magdalena Contreras since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 1132 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magdalena Contreras. This averages to 113 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
