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.
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 146km 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 6479 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 647 earthquakes per year, or 53 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 | 6275 | 96.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 186 | 2.87% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tapachula.
When was the last earthquake in Tapachula, Chiapas?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tapachula on the night of February 21, 2025 at 04:44 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west-northwest of Tapachula at a depth of 92km 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, 6479 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tapachula. This averages to 648 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 hours.
