Latest earthquakes near Morelia, Michoacán today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morelia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morelia, it will show up within minutes.
Morelia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morelia, Michoacán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 133 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morelia roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morelia in 2022. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morelia 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 Morelia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Morelia 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 | 1315 | 98.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 1.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morelia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morelia occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) south-west of Morelia, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morelia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-west of Morelia. It is the strongest earthquake near Morelia 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 Morelia, 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 Morelia.
Nearest earthquakes from Morelia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Morelia, 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 Morelia.
When was the last earthquake in Morelia, Michoacán?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Morelia on the afternoon of October 8, 2024 at 16:44 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Morelia at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morelia, Michoacán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morelia, Michoacán?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Morelia on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west of Morelia at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morelia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morelia, Michoacán?
In the past 10 years, 1338 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morelia. This averages to 134 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
