Latest earthquakes near México, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near México, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in México? If an earthquake is happening right now near México, it will show up within minutes.
México Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of México, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 149 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near México roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near México in 2020. A total of 220 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of México 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 México in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near México 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 | 1465 | 97.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 2.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near México
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near México occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-southeast of Xico, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near México in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl. It is the strongest earthquake near México 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 México, Mexico 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 México.
Earthquakes by city in México
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in México, Mexico.
- Buenavista
- Chalco
- Chicoloapan (San Vicente Chicoloapan)
- Ciudad López Mateos (Adolfo López Mateos)
- Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (Cd. Neza)
- Coacalco
- Colonia Lindavista (Col Lindavista)
- Cuautitlán
- Cuautitlán Izcalli
- Ecatepec de Morelos (Ecatepec)
- Huixquilucan
- Ixtapaluca (Iztapaluca)
- Naucalpan de Juárez
- Nicolás Romero
- Ojo de Agua
- San Pablo de las Salinas (San Pablo)
- Santa María Chimalhuacán
- Tepexpan
- Texcoco de Mora (Texcoco)
- Tlalnepantla (Tlalnepantla de baz)
- Toluca (Toluca de Lerdo)
- Xico (San Miguel Xico)
Use this regional México earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Los Reyes Acaquilpan, Fuentes del Valle, San Mateo Atenco, Tultepec, San Salvador Tizatlalli, Jacona de Plancarte, Zinacantepec, Santiago Teyahualco, Teoloyucan, Zumpango, San Buenaventura, Melchor Ocampo, Tepotzotlán, Santa Teresa, San Jerónimo Cuatro Vientos, Coyotepec, San Martín Azcatepec, San Isidro, Amecameca, San José Guadalupe Otzacatipan and Metepec.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near México.
When was the last earthquake in México, Mexico?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near México on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 13:38 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 248km north-northwest of Ecatepec de Morelos at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near México, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near México, Mexico?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near México on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near México since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near México, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 1499 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from México. This averages to 150 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
