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Earthquakes in Mexico
In the last 30 days, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Mexico; the largest was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico on 2 Sep 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 1
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 5
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 27
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6mb | 32 km SSW of El Colomo, Colima, Mexico |
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mb | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 18 km WSW of Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 107 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.4mb | 104 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6mww | 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 5.3mww | 113 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 5.0mww | 62 km SSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.8mww | 45 km SW of Copala, Guerrero, Mexico | |
| 4.8mb | 40 km SSE of Texistepec, Veracruz, Mexico | |
| 4.6mb | 32 km SSW of El Colomo, Colima, Mexico | |
| 4.6mb | 128 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 107 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 87 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 18 km WSW of Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Mexico.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Mexico?
In the last 30 days, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Mexico, 5 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 1 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Mexico?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico on 2 Sep 2026, at a depth of 11 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Mexico since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.2 earthquake on 8 Sep 2017 (2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes in Mexico?
89% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded in Mexico in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Mexico?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow Servicio Sismológico Nacional (http://www.ssn.unam.mx/) and your local civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.