Latest earthquakes near Cuernavaca, Morelos today
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Recent Cuernavaca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cuernavaca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cuernavaca and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Cuernavaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1967 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cuernavaca, Morelos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 196 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cuernavaca roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cuernavaca in 2019. A total of 233 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Cuernavaca 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 | 1931 | 98.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 1.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cuernavaca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cuernavaca occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) east-southeast of Cuernavaca, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca, 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 Cuernavaca.
Nearest earthquakes from Cuernavaca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cuernavaca, 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 Cuernavaca.
When was the last earthquake in Cuernavaca, Morelos?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca, Morelos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cuernavaca, Morelos?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuernavaca 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 Cuernavaca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cuernavaca, Morelos?
In the past 10 years, 1967 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuernavaca. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
