Latest earthquakes near Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City today
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Recent Venustiano Carranza Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Venustiano Carranza. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Venustiano Carranza and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Venustiano Carranza Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 876 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Venustiano Carranza roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Venustiano Carranza in 2019. A total of 106 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Venustiano Carranza 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 Venustiano Carranza in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Venustiano Carranza 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 | 855 | 97.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 1.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Venustiano Carranza
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Venustiano Carranza occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) south-east of Venustiano Carranza, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Venustiano Carranza in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Venustiano Carranza. It is the strongest earthquake near Venustiano Carranza 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 Venustiano Carranza, 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 Venustiano Carranza.
Nearest earthquakes from Venustiano Carranza
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Venustiano Carranza, 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 Venustiano Carranza.
When was the last earthquake in Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Venustiano Carranza on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 18:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 201km west-northwest of Venustiano Carranza at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Venustiano Carranza on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 292km southwest of Venustiano Carranza at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Venustiano Carranza since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 876 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Venustiano Carranza. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
