Mexico

Mexico – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
122
Strongest
M6.5
Year rank
#10
122 quakes in 2026 · out of 10 countries
Averages
M3.35 · 40 km
Avg this month: M3.66

About earthquakes in this country – Mexico

The latest recorded earthquake in Mexico was on 2026-01-14 at 13:18 UTC in Jalisco with magnitude M3.5.

In the current month, 122 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico with an average magnitude of 3.66.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baja California (27), followed by Guerrero (10).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Mexico reached magnitude M6.5 on 2026-01-02.

In 2026, 79% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

Strongest – Mexico

Open event
M6.5
UTC: 2026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC

Map – Mexico

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Mexico.

Last 30 earthquakes – Mexico

Magnitude
Place
Time (UTC)
Link
M3.5
Jalisco · Cabo Corrientes
2026-01-14 13:18:51 UTC
M4.1
Jalisco · Cabo Corrientes
2026-01-14 13:18:50 UTC
M4.0
Guerrero · Monte Alto
2026-01-14 11:10:15 UTC
M4.0
Chiapas · Puerto Chiapas
2026-01-14 10:25:36 UTC
M4.0
Oaxaca · Juchitán
2026-01-14 06:27:31 UTC
M1.6
Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali
2026-01-14 02:03:26 UTC
M1.6
Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali
2026-01-14 02:03:25 UTC
M4.0
Guerrero · El Cocoyult)
2026-01-14 01:19:02 UTC
M1.7
Baja California · Ejido Nuevo León
2026-01-13 10:11:22 UTC
M1.7
Baja California · Ejido Nuevo León
2026-01-13 10:11:22 UTC
M4.1
Guerrero · San Miguel Totolapan
2026-01-13 05:56:22 UTC
M3.0
Chiapas · Francisco León
2026-01-12 21:34:41 UTC
M3.1
Chiapas · Pichucalco
2026-01-12 06:00:38 UTC
M3.1
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-12 05:02:06 UTC
M3.1
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-12 05:02:06 UTC
M3.1
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-12 05:02:06 UTC
M3.9
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-11 23:54:23 UTC
M3.9
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-11 23:54:23 UTC
M3.9
Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada
2026-01-11 23:54:22 UTC
M4.1
Chiapas · Grecia
2026-01-11 15:33:08 UTC
M4.0
Guerrero · El Porvenir
2026-01-11 14:06:00 UTC
M4.1
Guerrero · Monte Alto
2026-01-10 22:19:50 UTC
M4.1
Veracruz · Río Uxpanapa (Poblado 14)
2026-01-10 17:23:55 UTC
M2.1
Baja California · Estación Pescadero (Km 39)
2026-01-10 04:10:38 UTC
M2.1
Baja California · Estación Pescadero (Km 39)
2026-01-10 04:10:38 UTC
M2.1
Baja California · Estación Pescadero (Km 39)
2026-01-10 04:10:38 UTC
M4.0
Oaxaca · Santiago Niltepec
2026-01-09 18:42:58 UTC
M4.0
Veracruz · Pérez y Jiménez
2026-01-09 16:17:46 UTC
M4.1
México
2026-01-09 08:59:53 UTC
M3.1
Chiapas · Pichucalco
2026-01-09 01:20:14 UTC

FAQ – Mexico

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The newest entry in our database for Mexico is dated 2026-01-14 13:18:51 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Mexico reached magnitude M6.5.
How is magnitude different from depth?
Magnitude describes the size/energy released by an earthquake. Depth (in km) indicates how deep below the surface the rupture occurred. Both factors influence how the event is felt at the surface.
Are the country statistics “all-time” or limited to a time range?
The KPIs on this page are calculated from all available entries in our database for Mexico (all-time).
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data and geocoding quality. Some providers publish detailed locality fields (city/state/village), while others only provide a general place label.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the “Country history” page for Mexico to explore earthquake activity with filters (magnitude, depth, date range).

Country history – Mexico

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