Latest earthquakes near Xochimilco, Mexico City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xochimilco, Mexico City, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xochimilco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xochimilco (also known as Delegación Xochimilco), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Xochimilco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xochimilco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xochimilco and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Xochimilco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1377 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xochimilco, Mexico City in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 137 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xochimilco roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xochimilco in 2020. A total of 163 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xochimilco 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 Xochimilco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Xochimilco 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 | 1349 | 97.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 1.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xochimilco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xochimilco occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 102 kilometers (63 mi) south-east of Xochimilco, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xochimilco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Xochimilco. It is the strongest earthquake near Xochimilco 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 Xochimilco, 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 Xochimilco.
Nearest earthquakes from Xochimilco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xochimilco, 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 Xochimilco.
When was the last earthquake in Xochimilco, Mexico City?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xochimilco on the morning of February 18, 2026 at 11:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 283km west-southwest of Xochimilco at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xochimilco, Mexico City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xochimilco, Mexico City?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Xochimilco on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 280km southwest of Xochimilco at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xochimilco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xochimilco, Mexico City?
In the past 10 years, 1377 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xochimilco. This averages to 138 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
