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Latest earthquakes near Jiutepec, Morelos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jiutepec? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jiutepec, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jiutepec Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jiutepec. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jiutepec 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).
Jiutepec Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1807 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jiutepec, Morelos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jiutepec roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jiutepec in 2019. A total of 239 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jiutepec 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 Jiutepec in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jiutepec 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 | 1764 | 97.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 2.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jiutepec
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jiutepec occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 81 kilometers (50 mi) east-southeast of Jiutepec, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jiutepec in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 20, 1985 19:37, 287 kilometers (178 mi) east-southeast of Jiutepec. It is the strongest earthquake near Jiutepec 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 Jiutepec, 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 Jiutepec.
Nearest earthquakes from Jiutepec
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jiutepec, 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 Jiutepec.
When was the last earthquake in Jiutepec, Morelos?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiutepec on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 14:09 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 251km south of Jiutepec at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jiutepec, Morelos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jiutepec, Morelos?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jiutepec on the evening of September 20, 1985 at 19:37 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west-southwest of Jiutepec at a depth of 31km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jiutepec since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jiutepec, Morelos?
In the past 10 years, 1807 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jiutepec. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
