Latest earthquakes near Ecatepec de Morelos, México today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ecatepec de Morelos, México, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ecatepec de Morelos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ecatepec de Morelos (also known as Ecatepec), it will show up within minutes.
Ecatepec de Morelos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ecatepec de Morelos, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ecatepec de Morelos roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ecatepec de Morelos in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ecatepec de Morelos that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ecatepec de Morelos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ecatepec de Morelos 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 | 480 | 96.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 3.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ecatepec de Morelos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ecatepec de Morelos occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 132 kilometers (82 mi) south-southeast of Ecatepec de Morelos, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ecatepec de Morelos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 284 kilometers (176 mi) south-southeast of Ecatepec de Morelos. It is the strongest earthquake near Ecatepec de Morelos 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 Ecatepec de Morelos, México 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 Ecatepec de Morelos.
Nearest earthquakes from Ecatepec de Morelos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ecatepec de Morelos, México. 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 Ecatepec de Morelos.
When was the last earthquake in Ecatepec de Morelos, México?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ecatepec de Morelos on the afternoon of May 19, 2024 at 17:02 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-southwest of Ecatepec de Morelos at a depth of 59km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ecatepec de Morelos, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ecatepec de Morelos, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ecatepec de Morelos on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south of Ecatepec de Morelos at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ecatepec de Morelos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ecatepec de Morelos, México?
In the past 10 years, 497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ecatepec de Morelos. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
