Latest earthquakes near México, Mexico today

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List of latest earthquakes near México.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 17:11
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 256 km SW
from Toluca
May 20, 2025 15:38
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 195 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 20, 2025 01:03
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 291 km S
from Toluca
May 20, 2025 00:17
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 285 km W
from Toluca
May 19, 2025 23:23
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 161 km SW
from Toluca
May 19, 2025 12:35
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 268 km WSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 19, 2025 10:07
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 197 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 19, 2025 02:31
(Mexico City)
M 3.0 196 km SSW
from Naucalpan de Juárez
May 19, 2025 01:42
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 171 km SSE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 18, 2025 12:59
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 300 km SW
from Naucalpan de Juárez
May 18, 2025 04:57
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 296 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 18, 2025 03:57
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 288 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 18, 2025 03:56
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 266 km ENE
from Ecatepec de Morelos
May 17, 2025 19:42
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 289 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 17, 2025 13:22
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 275 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 17, 2025 13:06
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 269 km SW
from Toluca
May 17, 2025 11:19
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 283 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 17, 2025 10:24
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 289 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 17, 2025 03:41
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 169 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 16, 2025 15:59
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 283 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 16, 2025 12:22
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 285 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 16, 2025 04:28
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 287 km SSW
from Toluca
May 16, 2025 03:13
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 281 km SW
from Toluca
May 16, 2025 03:09
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 287 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 16, 2025 02:36
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 289 km S
from Toluca

Map of Latest Earthquakes near México

Recent México Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near México. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near México and elsewhere.

México Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
165 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
May 20, 2025 17:11

Average

A total of 1659 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of México, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 165 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near México roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near México in 2020. A total of 220 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of México that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of México with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of México in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near México 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near México (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1625 97.95%
Mag. 5 31 1.87%
Mag. 6 1 0.06%
Mag. 7 2 0.12%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near México

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Sep 19, 2017 13:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Sep 20, 1985 19:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near México occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) south-southeast of Xico, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near México in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 20, 1985 19:37, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south-southeast of Toluca. It is the strongest earthquake near México 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 México, Mexico 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 México.

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List of strongest earthquakes near México.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 19, 2017 13:14
(Mexico City)
M 7.1 94 km SSE
from Xico
Sep 7, 2021 20:47
(Mexico City)
M 7.0 284 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Dec 11, 2022 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 6.0 294 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Jul 19, 2018 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 213 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Jul 19, 2018 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 198 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Dec 7, 2023 14:03
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 129 km SSE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Mar 19, 2021 21:06
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 293 km S
from Xico
Nov 23, 2015 14:41
(Mexico City)
M 5.6 270 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Mar 14, 2025 21:19
(Mexico City)
M 5.6 284 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Sep 30, 2015 12:25
(Mexico City)
M 5.4 288 km WSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near México

Earthquakes by city in México

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in México, Mexico.

Use this regional México earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Los Reyes Acaquilpan, Fuentes del Valle, San Mateo Atenco, Tultepec, San Salvador Tizatlalli, Jacona de Plancarte, Zinacantepec, Santiago Teyahualco, Teoloyucan, Zumpango, San Buenaventura, Melchor Ocampo, Tepotzotlán, Santa Teresa, San Jerónimo Cuatro Vientos, Coyotepec, San Martín Azcatepec, San Isidro, Amecameca, San José Guadalupe Otzacatipan and Metepec.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near México.

When was the last earthquake in México, Mexico?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near México on the afternoon of May 20, 2025 at 17:11 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 256km southwest of Toluca at a depth of 41km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near México, Mexico in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near México, Mexico?

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near México on the evening of September 20, 1985 at 19:37 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 267km southwest of Toluca at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near México since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near México, Mexico?

In the past 10 years, 1659 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from México. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.