Latest earthquakes near Tláhuac, Mexico City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tláhuac, Mexico City, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tláhuac? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tláhuac (also known as Delegación Tláhuac), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tláhuac Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tláhuac. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tláhuac and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Tláhuac Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tláhuac, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 117 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tláhuac roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tláhuac in 2021. A total of 137 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tláhuac that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tláhuac in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tláhuac 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 | 1149 | 97.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 1.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tláhuac
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tláhuac occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) south-east of Tláhuac, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tláhuac in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-east of Tláhuac. It is the strongest earthquake near Tláhuac in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tláhuac, 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 Tláhuac.
Nearest earthquakes from Tláhuac
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tláhuac, 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 Tláhuac.
When was the last earthquake in Tláhuac, Mexico City?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tláhuac on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 18:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-northwest of Tláhuac at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tláhuac, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tláhuac, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tláhuac on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Tláhuac at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tláhuac since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tláhuac, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 1176 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tláhuac. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
