Mexico Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Mexico, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Mexico (0)
Mexico has recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Mexico has recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Mexico (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M7.6 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | Sep 19, 2022 |
| M7.3 | 60 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | Jul 17, 2026 |
| M6.8 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | Sep 22, 2022 |
| M6.5 | 0 km W of San Marcos, Mexico | Jan 2, 2026 |
| M6.4 | 96 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | Jul 17, 2026 |
| M6.4 | 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | May 12, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Mexico have earthquakes?
- Mexico recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 29.4 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Mexico?
- The largest earthquake in Mexico in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.6 near 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico.
- When was the last major earthquake in Mexico?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Mexico was a magnitude 5.3 near 108 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Mexico
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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