Latest earthquakes near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ciudad Obregón? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ciudad Obregón (also known as Cd Obregon), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ciudad Obregón Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Obregón. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciudad Obregón 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).
Ciudad Obregón Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 561 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad Obregón, Sonora in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad Obregón roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad Obregón in 2024. A total of 167 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad Obregón 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 Ciudad Obregón in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ciudad Obregón 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 | 536 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 3.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciudad Obregón
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad Obregón 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 Ciudad Obregón in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on May 23, 1918 04:33, 113 kilometers (70 mi) south of Ciudad Obregón. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Obregón 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 Ciudad Obregón, Sonora 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 Ciudad Obregón.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad Obregón
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. 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 Ciudad Obregón.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Obregón on the night of May 2, 2024 at 03:14 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-southeast of Ciudad Obregón at a depth of 16km under water in the Gulf Of California. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad Obregón on the night of May 23, 1918 at 04:33 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 113km west of Ciudad Obregón at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciudad Obregón since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad Obregón, Sonora?
In the past 10 years, 561 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad Obregón. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
