Latest earthquakes near Chilpancingo, Guerrero today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chilpancingo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chilpancingo (also known as Chilpancingo de los Bravo), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Chilpancingo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chilpancingo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chilpancingo and elsewhere.
Nov 14, 2024 03:16AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Ometepec (Mexico).
Nov 12, 2024 06:18PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Pinotepa Nacional (Mexico).
Chilpancingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3099 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chilpancingo, Guerrero in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 309 earthquakes per year, or 25 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chilpancingo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chilpancingo in 2019. A total of 482 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chilpancingo 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 Chilpancingo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chilpancingo 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 | 3041 | 98.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 1.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chilpancingo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chilpancingo occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 208 kilometers (129 mi) south-east of Chilpancingo, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chilpancingo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1907 23:31, 262 kilometers (163 mi) south-east of Chilpancingo. It is the strongest earthquake near Chilpancingo 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 Chilpancingo, 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 Chilpancingo.
Nearest earthquakes from Chilpancingo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chilpancingo, 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 Chilpancingo.
When was the last earthquake in Chilpancingo, Guerrero?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Chilpancingo on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 16:52 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 179km east-northeast of Chilpancingo at a depth of 61km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chilpancingo, Guerrero in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chilpancingo, Guerrero?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chilpancingo on the evening of April 14, 1907 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east-southeast of Chilpancingo at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chilpancingo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chilpancingo, Guerrero?
In the past 10 years, 3099 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chilpancingo. This averages to 310 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
