Latest earthquakes near Zamora, Michoacán today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zamora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zamora (also known as Zamora de Hidalgo), it will show up within minutes.
Zamora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1187 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zamora, Michoacán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 118 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zamora roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zamora in 2022. A total of 263 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zamora 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 Zamora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Zamora 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 | 1163 | 97.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 1.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zamora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zamora occurred on Sep 19, 2022 13:05 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southwest of Zamora, at a depth of 27 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zamora in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-southwest of Zamora. It is the strongest earthquake near Zamora 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 Zamora, 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 Zamora.
Nearest earthquakes from Zamora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zamora, 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 Zamora.
When was the last earthquake in Zamora, Michoacán?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamora on the afternoon of October 8, 2024 at 16:44 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south-southwest of Zamora at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zamora, Michoacán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zamora, Michoacán?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zamora on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west of Zamora at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zamora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zamora, Michoacán?
In the past 10 years, 1187 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zamora. This averages to 119 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
