Latest earthquakes near Nayarit, Mexico today
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Recent Nayarit Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nayarit. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nayarit and elsewhere.
Oct 16, 2024 01:40PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean 295km from Puerto Vallarta (Mexico).
Nayarit Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nayarit, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nayarit roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nayarit in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nayarit that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nayarit in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nayarit 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 | 215 | 96.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 3.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nayarit
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nayarit occurred on Jun 29, 2018 21:56 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south of Tepic, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nayarit in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1932 04:36, 215 kilometers (134 mi) south of Tepic. It is the strongest earthquake near Nayarit 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 Nayarit, Mexico 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 Nayarit.
Earthquakes by city in Nayarit
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nayarit, Mexico.
Use this regional Nayarit earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Xalisco, Ixtlán del Río, Tuxpan, Mezcales, Acaponeta, Santiago Ixcuintla and Compostela.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nayarit.
When was the last earthquake in Nayarit, Mexico?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nayarit on the evening of December 29, 2024 at 21:46 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south of Tepic at a depth of 43km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nayarit, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nayarit, Mexico?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nayarit on the night of June 3, 1932 at 04:36 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 215km south-southeast of Tepic at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nayarit since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nayarit, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nayarit. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
