Latest earthquakes near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas and elsewhere.
Jan 12, 2025 02:32AM
On Sunday Night a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Tecomán in Mexico.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2185 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 218 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in 2022. A total of 401 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas that year. The strongest had a 7.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 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 | 2153 | 98.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) north-west of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 271 kilometers (168 mi) north-west of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 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 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán 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 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán. 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 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas on the afternoon of April 17, 2025 at 17:12 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas at a depth of 4km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 271km northwest of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Michoacán?
In the past 10 years, 2185 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas. This averages to 219 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
