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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 28 17:01 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 264 km W from Tuxtla |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 28 16:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 298 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 28 16:23 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 212 km W from Tuxtla |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 28 04:22 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 265 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 28 04:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 210 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 28 04:08 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 68 km W from Tuxtla |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 28 03:38 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 46 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 23:13 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 179 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:48 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 235 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 208 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 13:51 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 188 km W from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 06:06 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 272 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 04:11 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 167 km W from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:48 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 78 km SSW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 193 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:04 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 112 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 01:59 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 239 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 21:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 209 km NW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 16:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 181 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 12:01 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 231 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 11:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 106 km W from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 10:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 125 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 04:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 221 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:55 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 124 km S from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 00:07 Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 57 km NE from Tapachula |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chiapas
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.
Mar 5, 2025 03:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Salina Cruz (Mexico).
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Chiapas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9903 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 990 earthquakes per year, or 82 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiapas roughly every 8 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 | 9671 | 97.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 213 | 2.15% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2017 23:49 (Mexico City) |
M 8.2 | 177 km W from Tapachula |
| Jun 14, 2017 02:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.9 | 58 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Jun 14, 2017 02:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.9 | 27 km E from Tapachula |
| Jun 22, 2017 07:31 (Mexico City) |
M 6.8 | 191 km SE from Tapachula |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14 (Mexico City) |
M 6.7 | 33 km SW from Tapachula |
| Dec 17, 2015 13:49 (Mexico City) |
M 6.6 | 120 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| May 12, 2024 05:39 (Mexico City) |
M 6.4 | 57 km SSW from Tapachula |
| May 17, 2023 17:02 (Mexico City) |
M 6.4 | 158 km E from Tapachula |
| Nov 19, 2019 22:27 (Mexico City) |
M 6.3 | 153 km SW from Tapachula |
| Jul 14, 2023 03:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.3 | 177 km W from Tapachula |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiapas on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 17:01 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west of Tuxtla at a depth of 3km under land. 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, 9903 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiapas. This averages to 990 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.
