Latest earthquakes near Chalco, México today
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Recent Chalco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chalco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chalco and elsewhere.
May 4, 2026 09:19AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck near Pinotepa Nacional in Mexico.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Chalco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chalco, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 120 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chalco roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chalco in 2022. A total of 135 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chalco that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chalco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chalco 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 | 1175 | 97.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 1.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chalco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chalco occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) south-southeast of Chalco, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chalco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Chalco. It is the strongest earthquake near Chalco 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 Chalco, México 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 Chalco.
Nearest earthquakes from Chalco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chalco, México. 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 Chalco.
When was the last earthquake in Chalco, México?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalco on the afternoon of May 9, 2026 at 16:24 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 214km south-east of Chalco at a depth of 65km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chalco, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chalco, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chalco on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Chalco at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chalco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chalco, México?
In the past 10 years, 1202 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chalco. This averages to 120 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
