Latest earthquakes near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora today
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Recent Puerto Peñasco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puerto Peñasco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puerto Peñasco and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 11:22AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Mexicali in Mexico.
Puerto Peñasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 508 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Peñasco, Sonora in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puerto Peñasco roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puerto Peñasco in 2021. A total of 219 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puerto Peñasco that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puerto Peñasco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Puerto Peñasco 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 | 496 | 97.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 2.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puerto Peñasco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Peñasco occurred on Nov 22, 2022 09:39 local time (America/Hermosillo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Puerto Peñasco, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puerto Peñasco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Oct 16, 1907 06:33, 220 kilometers (137 mi) west-southwest of Puerto Peñasco. It is the strongest earthquake near Puerto Peñasco 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 Puerto Peñasco, 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 Puerto Peñasco.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Peñasco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Peñasco, 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 Puerto Peñasco.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Peñasco on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 12:46 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km northwest of Puerto Peñasco at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Peñasco on the morning of October 16, 1907 at 06:33 local time (America/Hermosillo). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south-southeast of Puerto Peñasco at a depth of 15km under water in the Gulf Of California. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puerto Peñasco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora?
In the past 10 years, 508 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Peñasco. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
