Latest earthquakes near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Acapulco de Juárez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Acapulco de Juárez (also known as Acapulco), it will show up within minutes.
Acapulco de Juárez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 297 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Acapulco de Juárez roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Acapulco de Juárez in 2019. A total of 477 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Acapulco de Juárez that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Acapulco de Juárez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Acapulco de Juárez 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 | 2915 | 98.02% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 1.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Acapulco de Juárez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Acapulco de Juárez occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) east-southeast of Acapulco de Juárez, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Acapulco de Juárez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1907 23:31, 285 kilometers (177 mi) east-southeast of Acapulco de Juárez. It is the strongest earthquake near Acapulco de Juárez in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero 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 Acapulco de Juárez.
Nearest earthquakes from Acapulco de Juárez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero. 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 Acapulco de Juárez.
When was the last earthquake in Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Acapulco de Juárez on the night of May 5, 2024 at 02:12 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 229km east-southeast of Acapulco de Juárez at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Acapulco de Juárez on the evening of April 14, 1907 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east of Acapulco de Juárez at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Acapulco de Juárez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero?
In the past 10 years, 2974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Acapulco de Juárez. This averages to 297 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
