Latest quakes in or near Guanajuato, Mexico - list, stats and map
Overview
Latest quake See all | Mag. 4.0 earthquake Mexico, 67 km southwest of Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi - Mar 19, 2024 - |
Strongest since 2023 | Mag. 4.0 Mexico, 67 km southwest of Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi - Mar 19, 2024 - |
- 4 quakes above magnitude 4
- 25 quakes between magnitude 3 and 4
- 11 quakes between magnitude 2 and 3
Map and earthquake list
Date and Time | Mag Depth | Nearest Volcano | Location | Details | Map |
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Mar 19, 02:56 pm (Mexico City) Mar 19, 20:56 GMT | 4.0 5 km | 30 km (19 mi) to the NE | Mexico, 67 km southwest of Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi | Info | |
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Feb 21, 03:17 am (Mexico City) Feb 21, 09:17 GMT | 3.5 5 km | 26 km (16 mi) to the E | Mexico: 57 Km Al SUR De CARDENAS, SLP | Info | |
Thursday, December 28, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 28, 2023 03:07 am (Mexico City) Dec 28, 2023 09:07 GMT | 3.8 3.1 km | 23 km (14 mi) to the SE | Mexico: 17 Km Al OESTE De TEMASCALCINGO, MEX | Info | |
Monday, December 25, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 25, 2023 01:30 pm (Mexico City) Dec 25, 2023 19:30 GMT | 3.9 10 km | 21 km (13 mi) to the E | Mexico: 53 Km Al SUR De CARDENAS, SLP | Info | |
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 19, 2023 03:01 am (Mexico City) Dec 19, 2023 09:01 GMT | 3.3 9.3 km | Mexico: 59 Km Al SUR De RIOVERDE, SLP | Info | ||
Friday, December 8, 2023 GMT (1 quake) | |||||
Dec 8, 2023 06:45 am (Mexico City) Dec 8, 2023 12:45 GMT | 4.0 5 km | 43 km (27 mi) to the NE | Mexico: 43 Km Al SURESTE De CARDENAS, SLP | Info | |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 GMT (5 quakes) | |||||
Nov 29, 2023 03:52 am (Mexico City) Nov 29, 2023 09:52 GMT | 3.7 5 km | San Luis Potosi, Mexico | Info | ||
Nov 29, 2023 02:32 am (Mexico City) Nov 29, 2023 08:32 GMT | 3.7 5 km | Guanajuato, Mexico | Info | ||
Nov 29, 2023 02:28 am (Mexico City) Nov 29, 2023 08:28 GMT | 3.7 5 km | Guanajuato, Mexico | Info | ||
Nov 29, 2023 01:38 am (Mexico City) Nov 29, 2023 07:38 GMT | 3.6 5 km | Guanajuato, Mexico | Info | ||
Nov 29, 2023 01:35 am (Mexico City) Nov 29, 2023 07:35 GMT | 3.8 5 km | San Luis Potosi, Mexico | Info |
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Earthquake statistics
Average number of earthquakes
- Mag. 7 or higher: 0.03 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 31.3 years)
- Mag. 6 or higher: 0.06 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 17.9 years)
- Mag. 5 or higher: 0.11 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 9 years)
- Mag. 4 or higher: 4.5 quakes per year
- Mag. 3 or higher: 18.6 quakes per year
- Mag. 2 or higher: 20.4 quakes per year
Number of earthquakes over time
Guanajuato Earthquake FAQ
+How frequent are earthquakes in or near Guanajuato, Mexico?
Guanajuato has a high level of seismic activity. Based on data from the past 54 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 20.2 quakes on average per year in or near Guanajuato, Mexico. Guanajuato has had at least 4 quakes above magnitude 7 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 30 to 35 years.
+When was the latest earthquake in Guanajuato?
The last earthquake in Guanajuato occurred 9 days ago and had a magnitude of 4.0:
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit 67 km (42 mi) away from Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in the early afternoon of Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024 at 2.56 pm local time (America/Mexico City GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5 km (3.1 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).
+How many quakes were there in Guanajuato since 2023?
Since 2023, Guanajuato has been shaken by 4 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above, 25 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 11 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0.
+What was the strongest quake in Guanajuato since 2023?
The strongest earthquake in Guanajuato since 2023 had a magnitude of 4.0 and occurred 9 days ago:
A moderate magnitude 4.0 earthquake hit 67 km (42 mi) away from Ciudad Valles, San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in the early afternoon of Tuesday, Mar 19, 2024 at 2.56 pm local time (America/Mexico City GMT -6). The quake had a very shallow depth of 5 km (3.1 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so).