Latest earthquakes near Xico, México today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xico, México, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xico? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xico (also known as San Miguel Xico), it will show up within minutes.
Xico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1003 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xico, México in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xico roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xico in 2021. A total of 135 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xico that year. The strongest had a 7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Xico in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Xico 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 | 975 | 97.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 2.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xico
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xico 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 Xico in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-southeast of Xico. It is the strongest earthquake near Xico 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 Xico, 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 Xico.
Nearest earthquakes from Xico
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xico, 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 Xico.
When was the last earthquake in Xico, México?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Xico on the night of October 14, 2024 at 05:02 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southwest of Xico at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xico, México in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xico, México?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Xico on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Xico at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xico since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xico, México?
In the past 10 years, 1003 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xico. This averages to 100 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
