Latest earthquakes near Chiapas, Mexico today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chiapas.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 24, 2025 18:43
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 19 km SW
from Tapachula
Jun 24, 2025 03:54
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 194 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Jun 24, 2025 03:34
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 240 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 24, 2025 03:17
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 127 km SW
from Tapachula
Jun 24, 2025 02:42
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 174 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 23, 2025 22:45
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 128 km WSW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 22:36
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 127 km WSW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 22:33
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 120 km WSW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 22:30
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 123 km WSW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 18:23
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 176 km WSW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 14:23
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 206 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 23, 2025 08:46
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 114 km SW
from Tapachula
Jun 23, 2025 04:05
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 203 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 23, 2025 02:49
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 218 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 15:33
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 132 km SW
from Tapachula
Jun 22, 2025 15:29
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 248 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 14:36
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 235 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 14:18
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 241 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 11:56
(Mexico City)
M 4.3 186 km SE
from Tapachula
Jun 22, 2025 04:49
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 98 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 04:23
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 202 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 03:16
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 284 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 01:46
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 173 km W
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 01:35
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 184 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Jun 22, 2025 01:26
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 123 km SW
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.

Chiapas Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
1010 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Jun 24, 2025 18:43

Average

A total of 10104 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 1010 earthquakes per year, or 84 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiapas with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chiapas (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 9871 97.69%
Mag. 5 214 2.12%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 23:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 23:49.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 17, 2023 17:02
(Mexico City)
M 6.4 158 km E
from Tapachula
May 12, 2024 05:39
(Mexico City)
M 6.4 57 km SSW
from Tapachula
Jul 14, 2023 03:29
(Mexico City)
M 6.3 177 km W
from Tapachula
Nov 19, 2019 22:27
(Mexico City)
M 6.3 153 km SW
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiapas on the evening of June 24, 2025 at 18:43 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 19km southwest of Tapachula at a depth of 98km 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, 10104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiapas. This averages to 1010 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.