Latest earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City today
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Magdalena Contreras Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 125 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magdalena Contreras roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magdalena Contreras in 2020. A total of 156 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Magdalena Contreras 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 Magdalena Contreras in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Magdalena Contreras 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 | 1228 | 98.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 1.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magdalena Contreras occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) south-east of Magdalena Contreras, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magdalena Contreras in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Magdalena Contreras. It is the strongest earthquake near Magdalena Contreras 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 Magdalena Contreras, 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 Magdalena Contreras.
Nearest earthquakes from Magdalena Contreras
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magdalena Contreras, 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 Magdalena Contreras.
When was the last earthquake in Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena Contreras on the night of December 16, 2025 at 04:23 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southwest of Magdalena Contreras at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdalena Contreras on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 275km southwest of Magdalena Contreras at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magdalena Contreras since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magdalena Contreras, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 1252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magdalena Contreras. This averages to 125 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
