Latest earthquakes near Uruapan, Michoacán today
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Recent Uruapan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Uruapan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Uruapan and elsewhere.
Jan 12, 2025 02:32AM
On Sunday Night a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Colima in Mexico.
Uruapan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1535 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Uruapan, Michoacán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 153 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Uruapan roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Uruapan in 2022. A total of 306 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Uruapan 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 Uruapan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Uruapan 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 | 1508 | 98.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 1.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Uruapan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Uruapan occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) south-west of Uruapan, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Uruapan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-west of Uruapan. It is the strongest earthquake near Uruapan 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 Uruapan, 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 Uruapan.
Nearest earthquakes from Uruapan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Uruapan, 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 Uruapan.
When was the last earthquake in Uruapan, Michoacán?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Uruapan on the night of January 20, 2025 at 04:32 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 248km west-northwest of Uruapan at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Uruapan, Michoacán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Uruapan, Michoacán?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Uruapan on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west-northwest of Uruapan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Uruapan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Uruapan, Michoacán?
In the past 10 years, 1535 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Uruapan. This averages to 154 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
