Latest earthquakes near México, Mexico today

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List of latest earthquakes near México.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 04:17
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 269 km SSW
from Toluca
Nov 28, 2023 03:48
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 274 km SSW
from Toluca
Nov 28, 2023 02:56
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 242 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 28, 2023 00:44
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 279 km S
from Toluca
Nov 27, 2023 15:47
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 91 km SSE
from Xico
Nov 27, 2023 13:42
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 283 km SSW
from Toluca
Nov 27, 2023 11:04
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 169 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 27, 2023 04:28
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 297 km W
from Toluca
Nov 27, 2023 03:38
(Mexico City)
M 3.0 65 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 27, 2023 02:02
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 59 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 27, 2023 00:37
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 260 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 26, 2023 15:15
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 275 km S
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 26, 2023 14:54
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 296 km SW
from Naucalpan de Juárez
Nov 26, 2023 14:44
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 270 km WSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 26, 2023 13:23
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 299 km W
from Toluca
Nov 26, 2023 12:59
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 296 km SW
from Toluca
Nov 26, 2023 03:44
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 288 km S
from Toluca
Nov 26, 2023 01:55
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 258 km SW
from Toluca
Nov 25, 2023 17:01
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 294 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 25, 2023 14:48
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 290 km S
from Toluca
Nov 25, 2023 04:50
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 261 km SW
from Toluca
Nov 25, 2023 03:52
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 279 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 25, 2023 03:32
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 284 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 24, 2023 16:29
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 192 km SW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
Nov 24, 2023 13:05
(Mexico City)
M 3.1 191 km SE
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

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:
146 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Nov 28, 2023 04:17

Average

A total of 1462 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 146 earthquakes per year, or 12 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 1424 97.4%
Mag. 5 32 2.19%
Mag. 6 3 0.21%
Mag. 7 3 0.21%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near México

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.2
On Apr 18, 2014 09:27.
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 Apr 18, 2014 09:27 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Naucalpan de Juárez, at a depth of 24 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-west of Toluca. It is the strongest earthquake near México in the past 123 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
Apr 18, 2014 09:27
(Mexico City)
M 7.2 295 km SW
from Naucalpan de Juárez
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
May 8, 2014 12:00
(Mexico City)
M 6.4 296 km SSW
from Naucalpan de Juárez
Dec 11, 2022 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 6.0 294 km SSW
from Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl
May 10, 2014 02:36
(Mexico City)
M 6.0 261 km SSW
from Toluca
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
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

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near México

Earthquakes by city in México

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in México, Mexico?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near México on the night of November 28, 2023 at 04:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southwest of Toluca at a depth of 11km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 1462 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from México. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.