Latest earthquakes near Tapachula, Chiapas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tapachula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tapachula, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 26 12:01 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 276 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 11:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 106 km W from Tapachula |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 10:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 160 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 26 04:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 277 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 02:55 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 124 km S from Tapachula |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 00:07 Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 57 km NE from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:19 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 145 km W from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 09:19 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 225 km W from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:43 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 273 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 07:36 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 254 km W from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:33 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 193 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:54 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 162 km W from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 14:09 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 191 km WSW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:54 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 295 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 261 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:30 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 196 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 16:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 276 km NW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 29 km W from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:28 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 76 km SSE from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 01:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 162 km NW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 18:11 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 229 km W from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 13:45 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 192 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 13:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 178 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 15:14 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 294 km NW from Tapachula |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 12:59 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 269 km WNW from Tapachula |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tapachula
Recent Tapachula Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tapachula. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tapachula 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.
Tapachula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6546 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tapachula, Chiapas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 654 earthquakes per year, or 54 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tapachula roughly every 13 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tapachula in 2017. A total of 1108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tapachula 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 Tapachula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Tapachula 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 | 6343 | 96.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 185 | 2.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tapachula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tapachula 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 Tapachula in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tapachula, Chiapas 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 Tapachula.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 27 km E from Tapachula |
| Jun 14, 2017 02:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.9 | 58 km ENE 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 | 178 km NW from Tapachula |
| 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 Tapachula
Nearest earthquakes from Tapachula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tapachula, Chiapas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2016 04:01 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 5 km SSE from Tapachula |
| Jan 11, 2021 02:36 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 7 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Jun 19, 2020 19:57 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 7 km S from Tapachula |
| Feb 8, 2023 12:37 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 10 km NW from Tapachula |
| May 21, 2022 04:40 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 9 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Dec 26, 2019 09:38 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 10 km SE from Tapachula |
| Nov 10, 2017 04:08 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 10 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Nov 29, 2019 01:17 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 9 km W from Tapachula |
| Oct 11, 2019 03:16 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 9 km ESE from Tapachula |
| Sep 16, 2021 22:13 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 11 km ENE from Tapachula |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tapachula
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tapachula.
When was the last earthquake in Tapachula, Chiapas?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tapachula on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 12:01 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Tapachula at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tapachula, Chiapas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tapachula, Chiapas?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tapachula 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 Tapachula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tapachula, Chiapas?
In the past 10 years, 6546 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tapachula. This averages to 655 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 hours.
