Latest earthquakes near Azcapotzalco, Mexico City today
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Recent Azcapotzalco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Azcapotzalco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Azcapotzalco and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Azcapotzalco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 861 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Azcapotzalco, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Azcapotzalco roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Azcapotzalco in 2019. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Azcapotzalco that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Azcapotzalco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Azcapotzalco 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 | 841 | 97.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 1.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Azcapotzalco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Azcapotzalco occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) south-east of Azcapotzalco, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Azcapotzalco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Azcapotzalco. It is the strongest earthquake near Azcapotzalco 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 Azcapotzalco, Mexico City 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 Azcapotzalco.
Nearest earthquakes from Azcapotzalco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Azcapotzalco, Mexico City. 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 Azcapotzalco.
When was the last earthquake in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Azcapotzalco on the afternoon of January 26, 2026 at 16:04 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south of Azcapotzalco at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Azcapotzalco, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Azcapotzalco, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Azcapotzalco on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Azcapotzalco at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Azcapotzalco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Azcapotzalco, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 861 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azcapotzalco. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
