Latest earthquakes near Culiacán, Sinaloa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Culiacán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Culiacán, it will show up within minutes.
Culiacán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Culiacán, Sinaloa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Culiacán roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Culiacán in 2021. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Culiacán that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Culiacán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Culiacán 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 | 296 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 7.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Culiacán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Culiacán occurred on Sep 13, 2015 02:14 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 226 kilometers (140 mi) west of Culiacán, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Culiacán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jun 11, 1922 21:47, 160 kilometers (99 mi) west of Culiacán. It is the strongest earthquake near Culiacán 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 Culiacán, Sinaloa 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 Culiacán.
Nearest earthquakes from Culiacán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Culiacán, Sinaloa. 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 Culiacán.
When was the last earthquake in Culiacán, Sinaloa?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Culiacán on the night of July 26, 2024 at 02:46 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-northwest of Culiacán at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of California. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Culiacán, Sinaloa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Culiacán, Sinaloa?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Culiacán on the evening of June 11, 1922 at 21:47 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 160km southwest of Culiacán at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Culiacán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Culiacán, Sinaloa?
In the past 10 years, 326 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Culiacán. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
