Latest earthquakes near Buenavista, México today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Buenavista, México, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Buenavista? If an earthquake is happening right now near Buenavista, it will show up within minutes.
Buenavista Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Buenavista, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 54 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Buenavista roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Buenavista in 2019. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Buenavista 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 Buenavista in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Buenavista 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 | 529 | 96.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 3.28% |
| 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 Buenavista
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Buenavista occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 138 kilometers (86 mi) south-southeast of Buenavista, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Buenavista in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Buenavista. It is the strongest earthquake near Buenavista 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 Buenavista, México 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 Buenavista.
Nearest earthquakes from Buenavista
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Buenavista, México. 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 Buenavista.
When was the last earthquake in Buenavista, México?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenavista on the night of May 18, 2024 at 00:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south of Buenavista at a depth of 57km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Buenavista, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Buenavista, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Buenavista on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Buenavista at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Buenavista since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Buenavista, México?
In the past 10 years, 548 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Buenavista. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
