Latest earthquakes near Navojoa, Sonora today
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Recent Navojoa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Navojoa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Navojoa 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).
Navojoa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Navojoa, Sonora 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 Navojoa roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Navojoa in 2024. A total of 170 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Navojoa 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 Navojoa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Navojoa 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 | 571 | 95.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 4.01% |
| 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 Navojoa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Navojoa occurred on Sep 13, 2015 01:14 local time (America/Hermosillo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south of Navojoa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Navojoa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Apr 10, 1906 13:59, 283 kilometers (176 mi) south of Navojoa. It is the strongest earthquake near Navojoa 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 Navojoa, 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 Navojoa.
Nearest earthquakes from Navojoa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Navojoa, 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 Navojoa.
When was the last earthquake in Navojoa, Sonora?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Navojoa on the night of May 2, 2024 at 03:14 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south of Navojoa at a depth of 16km under water in the Gulf Of California. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Navojoa, Sonora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Navojoa, Sonora?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Navojoa on the afternoon of April 10, 1906 at 13:59 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southwest of Navojoa at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Navojoa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Navojoa, Sonora?
In the past 10 years, 598 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Navojoa. This averages to 60 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
