Latest earthquakes near Los Mochis, Sinaloa today
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Recent Los Mochis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Los Mochis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Los Mochis and elsewhere.
Jun 30, 2026 02:01PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Gulf Of California 166km from Culiacán (Mexico).
Jun 30, 2026 12:45PM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Gulf Of California near Guasave (Mexico).
Los Mochis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Los Mochis, Sinaloa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 59 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Los Mochis roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Los Mochis in 2024. A total of 194 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Los Mochis 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 | 567 | 95.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 4.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Los Mochis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Los Mochis occurred on Jun 18, 2023 13:30 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south of Los Mochis, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Los Mochis 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 of Los Mochis. It is the strongest earthquake near Los Mochis in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Los Mochis, 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 Los Mochis.
Nearest earthquakes from Los Mochis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Los Mochis, 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 Los Mochis.
When was the last earthquake in Los Mochis, Sinaloa?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Mochis on the night of July 16, 2026 at 02:41 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 122km south of Los Mochis at a depth of 16km under water in the Gulf Of California. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Los Mochis, Sinaloa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Los Mochis, Sinaloa?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Los Mochis 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 Los Mochis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Los Mochis, Sinaloa?
In the past 10 years, 595 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Los Mochis. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
