Earthquakes in Mexico today
Earthquakes in Mexico and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Mexico since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 393 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Mexico. The strongest was magnitude 8.2 (September 8, 2017). In the last 10 years there were 302 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 30 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.3, July 17, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2017 | 8.2 | 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake | 47 km |
| June 3, 1932 | 8.1 | 1932 Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | 35 km |
| October 9, 1995 | 8.0 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | 33 km |
| September 19, 1985 | 8.0 | 1985 Michoacan, Mexico Earthquake | 28 km |
| June 17, 1928 | 8.0 | 15 km ESE of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | 20 km |
| June 18, 1932 | 7.8 | 7 km E of Los Tepames, Mexico | 15 km |
| April 15, 1907 | 7.8 | 2 km NW of Teojomulco, Mexico | 30 km |
| September 23, 1902 | 7.8 | Central Chiapas, Mexico | 0 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Mexico today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Mexico?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 8.2, on September 8, 2017.
How often are there earthquakes in Mexico?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 302 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 30 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.