Latest earthquakes near Sinaloa, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sinaloa, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sinaloa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sinaloa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sinaloa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sinaloa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sinaloa and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 09:12AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 41mi from Mexico.
Apr 18, 2024 01:39AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck in the Gulf Of California 148km from Ciudad Obregón (Mexico).
Sinaloa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 653 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sinaloa, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sinaloa roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sinaloa in 2024. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sinaloa that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sinaloa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sinaloa 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 | 611 | 93.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 5.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.92% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sinaloa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sinaloa occurred on Sep 13, 2015 02:14 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-southwest of Los Mochis, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sinaloa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1906 14:17, 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-southwest of Los Mochis. It is the strongest earthquake near Sinaloa 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 Sinaloa, 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 Sinaloa.
Earthquakes by city in Sinaloa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Use this regional Sinaloa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Guasave, Guamúchil, Escuinapa, Navolato, Leyva Solano, Villa de Costa Rica, Licenciado Benito Juárez (Campo Gobierno), Juan José Ríos, Villa Juárez, El Rosario and La Cruz.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sinaloa.
When was the last earthquake in Sinaloa, Mexico?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinaloa on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 12:35 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west-southwest of Culiacán at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sinaloa, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sinaloa, Mexico?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sinaloa on the afternoon of April 10, 1906 at 14:17 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 190km southwest of Los Mochis at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sinaloa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sinaloa, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 653 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sinaloa. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
