Latest earthquakes near Cuernavaca, Morelos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cuernavaca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cuernavaca, it will show up within minutes.
Cuernavaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1915 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 191 earthquakes per year, or 15 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 | 1880 | 98.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 1.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 209 kilometers (130 mi) east-southeast of Cuernavaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Cuernavaca 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 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuernavaca on the afternoon of December 14, 2025 at 16:11 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-southwest of Cuernavaca at a depth of 24km 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 night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south of Cuernavaca at a depth of 38km 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, 1915 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cuernavaca. This averages to 192 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
