Latest earthquakes near Sonora, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sonora, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sonora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sonora, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sonora Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sonora. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sonora and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2024 08:12AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 41mi from Mexico.
Apr 18, 2024 12:39AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck in the Gulf Of California 148km from Ciudad Obregón (Mexico).
Feb 12, 2024 01:36AM
Shallow M4.8 Earthquake hit near El Centro in The United States on Monday Night.
Sonora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sonora, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 116 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sonora roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sonora in 2021. A total of 300 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sonora that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sonora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sonora 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 | 1120 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 3.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sonora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sonora occurred on Sep 13, 2015 01:14 local time (America/Hermosillo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Ciudad Obregón, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sonora in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Oct 16, 1907 06:33, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south of Hermosillo. It is the strongest earthquake near Sonora 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 Sonora, 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 Sonora.
Earthquakes by city in Sonora
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sonora, Mexico.
- Ciudad Obregón (Cd Obregon)
- Hermosillo
- Heroica Guaymas (Guaymas)
- Navojoa
- Nogales (Heroica Nogales)
- Puerto Peñasco
- San Luis Río Colorado
Use this regional Sonora earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Agua Prieta, Heroica Caborca, Empalme, Esperanza, Cananea, Miguel Alemán (La Doce), Huatabampo and Magdalena de Kino.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sonora.
When was the last earthquake in Sonora, Mexico?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonora on the night of May 5, 2024 at 00:47 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 40km west of San Luis Río Colorado at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sonora, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sonora, Mexico?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sonora on the morning of October 16, 1907 at 06:33 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Hermosillo at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sonora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sonora, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 1163 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sonora. This averages to 116 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
