Latest earthquakes near Tlalpan, Mexico City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tlalpan, Mexico City, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tlalpan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tlalpan (also known as Delegación Tlalpan), it will show up within minutes.
Tlalpan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1094 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tlalpan, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 109 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tlalpan roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tlalpan in 2020. A total of 157 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tlalpan 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 Tlalpan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tlalpan 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 | 1066 | 97.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 2.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tlalpan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tlalpan occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) south-east of Tlalpan, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tlalpan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-east of Tlalpan. It is the strongest earthquake near Tlalpan 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 Tlalpan, 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 Tlalpan.
Nearest earthquakes from Tlalpan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tlalpan, 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 Tlalpan.
When was the last earthquake in Tlalpan, Mexico City?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlalpan on the night of May 18, 2024 at 04:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southwest of Tlalpan at a depth of 6km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tlalpan, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tlalpan, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlalpan on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 277km southwest of Tlalpan at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tlalpan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tlalpan, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 1094 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tlalpan. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
