Latest earthquakes near Hidalgo, Mexico today
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Recent Hidalgo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Hidalgo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Hidalgo and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Hidalgo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hidalgo, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Hidalgo roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hidalgo in 2024. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hidalgo that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hidalgo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Hidalgo 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 | 264 | 96.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 2.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.37% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hidalgo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hidalgo occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 176 kilometers (109 mi) south of Pachuca de Soto, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hidalgo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 6, 1964 01:22, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south of Pachuca de Soto. It is the strongest earthquake near Hidalgo in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hidalgo, Mexico 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 Hidalgo.
Earthquakes by city in Hidalgo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Use this regional Hidalgo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tizayuca, Huejutla de Reyes, Ixmiquilpan, Tepeji del Río de Ocampo, Actopan, Tula de Allende, Ciudad Sahagun, Apan, Mixquiahuala de Juarez, Zacualtipán, Cuautepec de Hinojosa, Don Antonio, Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, La Providencia Siglo XXI, Santiago Tulantepec and Tepeapulco.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hidalgo.
When was the last earthquake in Hidalgo, Mexico?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hidalgo on the afternoon of January 26, 2026 at 13:47 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north of Pachuca de Soto at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hidalgo, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hidalgo, Mexico?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Hidalgo on the night of July 6, 1964 at 01:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 295km southwest of Pachuca de Soto at a depth of 93km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hidalgo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hidalgo, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hidalgo. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
