Latest earthquakes near Nogales, Sonora today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nogales? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nogales (also known as Heroica Nogales), it will show up within minutes.
Nogales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nogales, Sonora in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nogales in 2021. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nogales that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nogales in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nogales 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 80 | 95.24% |
Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.76% |
Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nogales
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nogales occurred on Apr 6, 2019 14:01 local time (America/Hermosillo timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) west of Nogales, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nogales in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Oct 16, 1907 06:33, 295 kilometers (183 mi) west of Nogales. It is the strongest earthquake near Nogales 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 Nogales, 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 Nogales.
Nearest earthquakes from Nogales
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nogales, 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 Nogales.
When was the last earthquake in Nogales, Sonora?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Nogales on the morning of December 20, 2024 at 11:16 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east-southeast of Nogales at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nogales, Sonora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nogales, Sonora?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nogales on the morning of October 16, 1907 at 06:33 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of Nogales at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nogales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nogales, Sonora?
In the past 10 years, 84 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nogales. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.