Latest earthquakes near Hermosillo, Sonora today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hermosillo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hermosillo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Hermosillo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hermosillo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hermosillo 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).
Hermosillo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hermosillo, Sonora in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hermosillo roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hermosillo in 2021. A total of 211 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hermosillo 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 | 485 | 97.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 2.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hermosillo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hermosillo occurred on Jan 19, 2018 09:17 local time (America/Hermosillo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) south of Hermosillo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo, 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 Hermosillo.
Nearest earthquakes from Hermosillo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hermosillo, 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 Hermosillo.
When was the last earthquake in Hermosillo, Sonora?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hermosillo on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 13:25 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north-east of Hermosillo at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hermosillo, Sonora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hermosillo, Sonora?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hermosillo 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 Hermosillo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hermosillo, Sonora?
In the past 10 years, 497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hermosillo. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
