Latest earthquakes near Mazatlán, Sinaloa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mazatlán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mazatlán (also known as Ciudad Mazatlán), it will show up within minutes.
Mazatlán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mazatlán, Sinaloa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mazatlán roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mazatlán in 2023. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mazatlán that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mazatlán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mazatlán 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 | 163 | 90.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 8.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mazatlán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mazatlán occurred on Jun 18, 2023 14:30 local time (America/Mazatlan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west of Mazatlán, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mazatlán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jun 11, 1922 21:47, 222 kilometers (138 mi) west of Mazatlán. It is the strongest earthquake near Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán, 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 Mazatlán.
Nearest earthquakes from Mazatlán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mazatlán, 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 Mazatlán.
When was the last earthquake in Mazatlán, Sinaloa?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazatlán on the afternoon of December 12, 2024 at 12:06 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west of Mazatlán at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mazatlán, Sinaloa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mazatlán, Sinaloa?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazatlán on the evening of June 11, 1922 at 21:47 local time (America/Mazatlan). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west-northwest of Mazatlán at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mazatlán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mazatlán, Sinaloa?
In the past 10 years, 180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mazatlán. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
