Latest earthquakes near Morelos, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Morelos, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Morelos? If an earthquake is happening right now near Morelos, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 28 11:56 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 290 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 28 05:00 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 247 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 28 04:02 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 178 km SE from Cuautla |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 28 03:28 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 240 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 28 03:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 283 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 27 16:44 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 287 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 27 16:42 Mexico City) |
M 4.5 | 245 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 16:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 275 km SSE from Cuautla |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 16:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 290 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 27 16:03 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 289 km SSE from Cuautla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:21 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 239 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 288 km SSE from Cuautla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 13:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 129 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:46 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 292 km SSE from Cuautla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:24 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 290 km SSE from Cuautla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 19:14 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 135 km WSW from Cuernavaca |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 15:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 221 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 11:20 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 243 km S from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 09:20 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 160 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 03:17 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 244 km S from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:42 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 277 km SSE from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:32 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 225 km S from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:23 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 222 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 220 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 16:41 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 278 km S from Cuernavaca |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Morelos
Recent Morelos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Morelos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Morelos and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Feb 28, 2025 01:39PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Ciudad de Huitzuco in Mexico on Friday Afternoon.
Morelos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Morelos, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 223 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Morelos roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Morelos in 2019. A total of 298 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Morelos that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Morelos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Morelos 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 | 2188 | 98.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 1.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Morelos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Morelos occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 55 kilometers (34 mi) east-southeast of Cuautla, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Morelos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 249 kilometers (155 mi) east-southeast of Cuernavaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Morelos 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 Morelos, 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 Morelos.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2017 13:14 (Mexico City) |
M 7.1 | 55 km ESE from Cuautla |
| Sep 7, 2021 20:47 (Mexico City) |
M 7.0 | 227 km SSW from Cuernavaca |
| Dec 11, 2022 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 6.0 | 238 km SW from Cuernavaca |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 189 km ESE from Cuernavaca |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 194 km SE from Cuernavaca |
| Jun 27, 2016 15:50 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 277 km SSE from Cuautla |
| Dec 7, 2023 14:03 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 90 km SE from Cuernavaca |
| Mar 19, 2021 21:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 258 km S from Cuernavaca |
| Nov 23, 2015 14:41 (Mexico City) |
M 5.6 | 219 km S from Cuernavaca |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 21:19 Mexico City) |
M 5.6 | 263 km SE from Cuernavaca |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Morelos
Earthquakes by city in Morelos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Morelos, Mexico.
Use this regional Morelos earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Temixco, Emiliano Zapata, Yautepec, San Pablo Autopan, San Jerónimo, San Mateo Otzacatipan, Reyes Acozac, Zacatepec, Puente de Ixtla, San Pedro Totoltepec, Xoxocotla, San Juan Zitlaltepec, Xochitepec, Jojutla, Tlaquiltenango, San Andrés Cuexcontitlán, Tres de Mayo, Santa María Ajoloapan, Axochiapan, Yecapixtla and Santa Rosa Treinta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Morelos.
When was the last earthquake in Morelos, Mexico?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Morelos on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 11:56 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Cuernavaca at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Morelos, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Morelos, Mexico?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Morelos on the night of March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west-southwest of Cuernavaca at a depth of 49km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Morelos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Morelos, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 2232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morelos. This averages to 223 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
