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.
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 124km from Guatemala City (Guatemala).
Oct 7, 2023 12:06AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit near Matías Romero in Mexico on Saturday Night.
Sep 11, 2023 09:40PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Mapastepec (Mexico).
Aug 9, 2023 04:33AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Tonalá in Mexico on Wednesday Night.
Jul 29, 2023 08:10PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 194km from Villa Nueva (Guatemala) on Saturday Evening.
Jul 23, 2023 01:23PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Huehuetenango in Guatemala.
Tapachula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5994 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 599 earthquakes per year, or 49 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tapachula roughly every 14 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 | 5778 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 198 | 3.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.28% |
| 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tapachula on the night of December 8, 2023 at 01:23 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 231km west-northwest of Tapachula at a depth of 95km 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, 5994 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tapachula. This averages to 599 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 hours.
