Latest earthquakes near Querétaro, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Querétaro, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Querétaro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Querétaro (also known as Querétaro de Arteaga), it will show up within minutes.
Querétaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Querétaro, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Querétaro roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Querétaro in 2023. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Querétaro that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Querétaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Querétaro 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 | 409 | 97.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 2.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Querétaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Querétaro occurred on Sep 30, 2015 12:25 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southwest of San Juan del Río, at a depth of 42 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Querétaro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 6, 1964 01:22, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-southwest of Santiago de Querétaro. It is the strongest earthquake near Querétaro 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 Querétaro, Mexico 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 Querétaro.
Earthquakes by city in Querétaro
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Querétaro, Mexico.
Use this regional Querétaro earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including El Pueblito, Tequisquiapan, Santa Rosa Jauregui, San Jose de los Olvera and Venceremos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Querétaro.
When was the last earthquake in Querétaro, Mexico?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Querétaro on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 13:43 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-southwest of Santiago de Querétaro at a depth of 71km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Querétaro, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Querétaro, Mexico?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Querétaro on the night of July 6, 1964 at 01:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south of Santiago de Querétaro at a depth of 93km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Querétaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Querétaro, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 418 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Querétaro. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
