Latest earthquakes near Ixtapaluca, México today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ixtapaluca, México, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ixtapaluca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ixtapaluca (also known as Iztapaluca), it will show up within minutes.
Ixtapaluca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 809 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ixtapaluca, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ixtapaluca roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ixtapaluca in 2022. A total of 114 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ixtapaluca that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ixtapaluca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ixtapaluca 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 | 784 | 96.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 2.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ixtapaluca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ixtapaluca occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-southeast of Ixtapaluca, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ixtapaluca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southeast of Ixtapaluca. It is the strongest earthquake near Ixtapaluca in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ixtapaluca, 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 Ixtapaluca.
Nearest earthquakes from Ixtapaluca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ixtapaluca, 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 Ixtapaluca.
When was the last earthquake in Ixtapaluca, México?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Ixtapaluca on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 171km southwest of Ixtapaluca at a depth of 55km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ixtapaluca, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ixtapaluca, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ixtapaluca on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south of Ixtapaluca at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ixtapaluca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ixtapaluca, México?
In the past 10 years, 809 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ixtapaluca. This averages to 81 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
