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Latest earthquakes near Cuautla, Morelos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cuautla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cuautla, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Nov 14, 2024 03:16AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Ometepec (Mexico).
Nov 12, 2024 06:18PM
Shallow M5.0 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Pinotepa Nacional (Mexico).
Cuautla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2019 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 201 earthquakes per year, or 16 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 | 1971 | 97.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 44 | 2.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.15% |
| 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 Mar 14, 1979 05:07, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-southeast of Cuautla. It is the strongest earthquake near Cuautla 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 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuautla on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 14:09 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south of Cuautla at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 March 14, 1979 at 05:07 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-southwest of Cuautla at a depth of 49km 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, 2019 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuautla. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
