Latest earthquakes near Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí today
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Ciudad Valles Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad Valles in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad Valles that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciudad Valles in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ciudad Valles 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 | 61 | 98.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.61% |
| 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 Ciudad Valles
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad Valles occurred on May 16, 2023 13:22 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) north-west of Ciudad Valles, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad Valles in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1912 07:18, 286 kilometers (178 mi) north-west of Ciudad Valles. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Valles 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 Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí 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 Ciudad Valles.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad Valles
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí. 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 Ciudad Valles.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Valles on the night of November 20, 2024 at 02:39 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 36km west of Ciudad Valles at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Valles on the morning of November 19, 1912 at 07:18 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southwest of Ciudad Valles at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad Valles since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosí?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad Valles. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
