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.
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.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Morelos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2396 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 239 earthquakes per year, or 19 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 | 2355 | 98.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 1.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 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 Sep 20, 1985 19:37, 284 kilometers (176 mi) east-southeast of Cuernavaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Morelos 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 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.
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Morelos on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 18:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 210km west-northwest of Cuernavaca at a depth of 5km under land. 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 evening of September 20, 1985 at 19:37 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Cuernavaca at a depth of 31km 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, 2396 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Morelos. This averages to 240 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
