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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Apr 24 16:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 220 km W from Tapachula |
| 8 hours ago (Apr 24 14:48 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 168 km W from Tapachula |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 24 04:42 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 54 km SW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 22:18 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 296 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 17:53 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 83 km SW from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 04:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 59 km NE from Tapachula |
| 1 day ago (Apr 23 04:29 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 82 km SW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 14:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 206 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 12:46 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 87 km WSW from Tapachula |
| 2 days ago (Apr 22 01:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 164 km NW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 20:46 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 228 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 15:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 294 km NW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 13:19 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 129 km SW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 04:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 95 km W from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 04:25 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 147 km NNW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 02:28 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 101 km WSW from Tapachula |
| 3 days ago (Apr 21 02:21 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 150 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 18:20 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 148 km SW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 18:12 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 138 km WSW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 18:00 Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 238 km SSW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 15:56 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 295 km NW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 14:42 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 157 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 12:56 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 270 km WNW from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 12:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 87 km S from Tapachula |
| 4 days ago (Apr 20 03:42 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 66 km SW 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.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Tapachula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6585 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 658 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 | 6382 | 96.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 185 | 2.81% |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| May 21, 2022 04:40 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 9 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Oct 11, 2019 03:16 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 9 km ESE from Tapachula |
| Jul 11, 2023 17:54 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 11 km SSE from Tapachula |
| Sep 16, 2021 22:13 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 11 km ENE from Tapachula |
| Feb 8, 2023 12:37 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 10 km NW 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tapachula on the afternoon of April 24, 2025 at 16:12 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 220km west of Tapachula at a depth of 29km 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, 6585 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tapachula. This averages to 659 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 hours.
