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.
Oct 25, 2023 12:06PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Shallow M4.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo (Mexico).
Oct 21, 2023 09:05PM
On Saturday Evening a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 104km from Acapulco de Juárez (Mexico).
Jul 16, 2023 08:44AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning near Ciudad Altamirano in Mexico.
Jun 5, 2023 10:46AM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake hit near Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico on Monday Morning.
Apr 18, 2023 11:55PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening near Petatlán in Mexico.
Chilpancingo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2917 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 291 earthquakes per year, or 24 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 | 2853 | 97.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 1.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 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 Apr 18, 2014 09:27 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 156 kilometers (97 mi) west of Chilpancingo, at a depth of 24 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) west of Chilpancingo. It is the strongest earthquake near Chilpancingo in the past 123 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chilpancingo on the night of November 28, 2023 at 04:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 156km west-southwest of Chilpancingo at a depth of 11km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2917 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chilpancingo. This averages to 292 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
