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.
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).
Azcapotzalco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 763 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 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 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 | 741 | 97.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 2.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.26% |
| 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 Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-east of Azcapotzalco. It is the strongest earthquake near Azcapotzalco 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 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Azcapotzalco on the afternoon of December 2, 2024 at 16:05 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south of Azcapotzalco at a depth of 25km 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 March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Azcapotzalco at a depth of 49km 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, 763 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Azcapotzalco. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
