Latest earthquakes near Tepic, Nayarit today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tepic? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tepic, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tepic Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tepic. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tepic and elsewhere.
Jan 12, 2025 01:32AM
On Sunday Night a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck near Tecomán in Mexico.
Tepic Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tepic, Nayarit in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tepic roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tepic in 2023. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tepic 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 Tepic in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tepic 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 | 223 | 96.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 3.04% |
| 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 Tepic
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tepic 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 Tepic 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 Tepic 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 Tepic, Nayarit 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 Tepic.
Nearest earthquakes from Tepic
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tepic, Nayarit. 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 Tepic.
When was the last earthquake in Tepic, Nayarit?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tepic on the afternoon of March 18, 2025 at 13:10 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south of Tepic at a depth of 3km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tepic, Nayarit in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tepic, Nayarit?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tepic 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 Tepic since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tepic, Nayarit?
In the past 10 years, 230 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tepic. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
