Latest earthquakes near Nicolás Romero, México today
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Nicolás Romero Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 575 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nicolás Romero, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 57 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nicolás Romero roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nicolás Romero in 2021. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nicolás Romero that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nicolás Romero in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Nicolás Romero 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 | 557 | 96.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 2.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nicolás Romero
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nicolás Romero occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) south-east of Nicolás Romero, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nicolás Romero in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Nicolás Romero. It is the strongest earthquake near Nicolás Romero 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 Nicolás Romero, 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 Nicolás Romero.
Nearest earthquakes from Nicolás Romero
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nicolás Romero, 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 Nicolás Romero.
When was the last earthquake in Nicolás Romero, México?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicolás Romero on the night of May 18, 2024 at 00:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south of Nicolás Romero at a depth of 57km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nicolás Romero, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nicolás Romero, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nicolás Romero on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Nicolás Romero at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nicolás Romero since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nicolás Romero, México?
In the past 10 years, 575 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nicolás Romero. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
