Latest earthquakes near Tapachula, Chiapas today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tapachula.
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

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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.

Tapachula Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
654 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Mar 26, 2025 12:01

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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tapachula (past 10 years).
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

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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Tapachula.
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

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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.