Latest earthquakes near Chiapas, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiapas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiapas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiapas, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chiapas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiapas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiapas and elsewhere.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Oct 25, 2024 09:46AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Chiapas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiapas, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 973 earthquakes per year, or 81 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiapas roughly every 9 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiapas in 2017. A total of 1674 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiapas that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chiapas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Chiapas 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 | 9497 | 97.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 214 | 2.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiapas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiapas occurred on Sep 7, 2017 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) west of Tapachula, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiapas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chiapas, 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 Chiapas.
Earthquakes by city in Chiapas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chiapas, Mexico.
Use this regional Chiapas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Comitán, Chiapa de Corzo, Palenque, Cintalapa de Figueroa, Ocosingo, Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Villaflores, Tonalá, Huixtla, Berriozábal, Reforma, Arriaga, Motozintla, Las Margaritas, Emiliano Zapata, Las Rosas, Comalapa, Mapastepec, Pijijiapan, Suchiapa and Yajalón.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chiapas.
When was the last earthquake in Chiapas, Mexico?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiapas on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 11:10 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Tuxtla at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiapas, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiapas, Mexico?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiapas on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 177km west of Tapachula at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiapas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiapas, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 9730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiapas. This averages to 973 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.
