Latest earthquakes near Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro today
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Recent Santiago de Querétaro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Querétaro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Santiago de Querétaro and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Santiago de Querétaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santiago de Querétaro roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santiago de Querétaro in 2020. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santiago de Querétaro that year. The strongest had a 4.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santiago de Querétaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Santiago de 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 | 415 | 98.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 1.89% |
| 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 Santiago de Querétaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santiago de Querétaro occurred on Aug 12, 2022 03:17 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) south-southwest of Santiago de Querétaro, at a depth of 72 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santiago de 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 Santiago de Querétaro 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 Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro 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 Santiago de Querétaro.
Nearest earthquakes from Santiago de Querétaro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. 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 Santiago de Querétaro.
When was the last earthquake in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de Querétaro on the afternoon of January 26, 2026 at 13:47 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-east of Santiago de Querétaro at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santiago de 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 Santiago de Querétaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro?
In the past 10 years, 423 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santiago de Querétaro. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
