Latest earthquakes near Cuautla, Morelos today
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Recent Cuautla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cuautla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cuautla and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Cuautla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuautla, Morelos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 224 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cuautla roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cuautla in 2019. A total of 279 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cuautla 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 Cuautla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cuautla 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 | 2196 | 97.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 1.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cuautla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cuautla occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-southeast of Cuautla, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cuautla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-southeast of Cuautla. It is the strongest earthquake near Cuautla 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 Cuautla, Morelos 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 Cuautla.
Nearest earthquakes from Cuautla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cuautla, Morelos. 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 Cuautla.
When was the last earthquake in Cuautla, Morelos?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuautla on the evening of January 6, 2026 at 18:30 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west-northwest of Cuautla at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cuautla, Morelos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cuautla, Morelos?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuautla on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south of Cuautla at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cuautla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cuautla, Morelos?
In the past 10 years, 2242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuautla. This averages to 224 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
