Latest earthquakes near Iztapalapa, Mexico City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iztapalapa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iztapalapa (also known as Delegación Iztapalapa), it will show up within minutes.
Iztapalapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 949 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iztapalapa, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Iztapalapa roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iztapalapa in 2020. A total of 125 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iztapalapa 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 Iztapalapa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Iztapalapa 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 | 925 | 97.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 2.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.21% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Iztapalapa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iztapalapa occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) south-east of Iztapalapa, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iztapalapa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-east of Iztapalapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Iztapalapa 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 Iztapalapa, 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 Iztapalapa.
Nearest earthquakes from Iztapalapa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iztapalapa, 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 Iztapalapa.
When was the last earthquake in Iztapalapa, Mexico City?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iztapalapa on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 16:38 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 195km southwest of Iztapalapa at a depth of 49km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iztapalapa, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iztapalapa, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Iztapalapa on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south of Iztapalapa at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iztapalapa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iztapalapa, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 949 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iztapalapa. This averages to 95 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
