Latest earthquakes near Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City today
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Cuauhtémoc Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 762 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuauhtémoc, 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 Cuauhtémoc roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cuauhtémoc in 2019. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cuauhtémoc 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 Cuauhtémoc in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cuauhtémoc 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 | 739 | 96.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 2.62% |
| 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 Cuauhtémoc
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cuauhtémoc occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-east of Cuauhtémoc, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cuauhtémoc in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Cuauhtémoc. It is the strongest earthquake near Cuauhtémoc 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 Cuauhtémoc, 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 Cuauhtémoc.
Nearest earthquakes from Cuauhtémoc
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cuauhtémoc, 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 Cuauhtémoc.
When was the last earthquake in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuauhtémoc on the night of May 18, 2024 at 00:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south of Cuauhtémoc at a depth of 57km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuauhtémoc on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Cuauhtémoc at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cuauhtémoc since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 762 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuauhtémoc. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
