Latest earthquakes near Benito Juárez, Mexico City today
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Benito Juárez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 996 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Benito Juárez, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 99 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Benito Juárez roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Benito Juárez in 2020. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Benito Juárez that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Benito Juárez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Benito Juárez 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 | 972 | 97.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 2.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Benito Juárez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Benito Juárez occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) south-east of Benito Juárez, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Benito Juárez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-east of Benito Juárez. It is the strongest earthquake near Benito Juárez in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Benito Juárez, 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 Benito Juárez.
Nearest earthquakes from Benito Juárez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Benito Juárez, 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 Benito Juárez.
When was the last earthquake in Benito Juárez, Mexico City?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Benito Juárez on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 16:38 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 189km southwest of Benito Juárez at a depth of 49km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Benito Juárez, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Benito Juárez, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Benito Juárez on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south of Benito Juárez at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Benito Juárez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Benito Juárez, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 996 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Benito Juárez. This averages to 100 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
