Latest earthquakes near Fresnillo, Zacatecas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fresnillo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fresnillo, it will show up within minutes.
Fresnillo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fresnillo, Zacatecas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fresnillo in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fresnillo that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Fresnillo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Fresnillo 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 | 52 | 98.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.89% |
| 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 Fresnillo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fresnillo occurred on May 16, 2023 13:22 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) east of Fresnillo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fresnillo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fresnillo, Zacatecas 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 Fresnillo.
Nearest earthquakes from Fresnillo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Fresnillo, Zacatecas. 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 Fresnillo.
When was the last earthquake in Fresnillo, Zacatecas?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Fresnillo on the evening of October 31, 2024 at 23:20 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Fresnillo at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fresnillo, Zacatecas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fresnillo, Zacatecas?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Fresnillo on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 13:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 281km east of Fresnillo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fresnillo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fresnillo, Zacatecas?
In the past 10 years, 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fresnillo. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 69 days.
