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Quakes this month
13
Latest UTC: 2026-04-14 17:17:39
Strongest
M6.5
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Country rank
#11
315 quakes in 2026 · out of 11 countries
Averages
M3.55 · 47 km
Avg this month: M3.51

Overview – Mexico

The latest recorded earthquake in Mexico was on 2026-04-14 at 17:17 UTC in Oaxaca with magnitude M4.0.

In the current month, 13 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico with an average magnitude of 3.51.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baja California (56), followed by Oaxaca (48).

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

In 2026, 84% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

All-time events
1165
Strongest
M6.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-14 17:17:39 UTC

Strongest – Mexico

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M6.5 —
UTC: 2026-01-02 13:58:18 UTC · Depth: 35 km

Map – Mexico

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Mexico.

Recent earthquakes – Mexico

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.0 Depth: 106 km
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Oaxaca · Santiago Tutla

Time (UTC) 2026-04-14 17:17:39 UTC
Coordinates 17.197, -95.394
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 144 km
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Veracruz · Hidalgotitlán

Time (UTC) 2026-04-13 19:38:19 UTC
Coordinates 17.392, -94.645
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 35 km
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Guerrero · El Capulín Chocolate

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 23:07:18 UTC
Coordinates 16.651, -98.769
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 11 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali

Time (UTC) 2026-04-11 02:11:03 UTC
Coordinates 32.267, -115.325
Source scedc

15.8 km ( 9.8 mi) SW (az= 231.7) from Delta, B.C., MX

M4.1 Depth: 5 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-04-10 14:05:25 UTC
Coordinates 16.155, -98.275
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 49 km
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Veracruz · Ojapa

Time (UTC) 2026-04-08 05:59:51 UTC
Coordinates 17.915, -94.581
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 2 km
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Chiapas · Pichucalco

Time (UTC) 2026-04-08 04:47:02 UTC
Coordinates 17.361, -93.232
Source emsc
M1.4 Depth: 14 km
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Baja California · Tijuana

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 18:23:24 UTC
Coordinates 32.518, -117.019
Source scedc

4.4 km ( 2.7 mi) SSE (az= 149.0) from San Ysidro, CA

M4.6 Depth: 114 km
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Michoacán · El Capire

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 15:13:31 UTC
Coordinates 19.105, -101.984
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 85 km
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Chiapas · Congregación Reforma

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 08:53:56 UTC
Coordinates 14.790, -92.340
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 76 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-04-03 20:12:44 UTC
Coordinates 14.840, -92.732
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 5 km
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Oaxaca · El Espinal

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 12:12:30 UTC
Coordinates 16.472, -95.058
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 3 km
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Chiapas · Francisco León

Time (UTC) 2026-04-01 10:18:49 UTC
Coordinates 17.358, -93.234
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 116 km
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Oaxaca · San Miguel Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-03-31 02:39:17 UTC
Coordinates 16.650, -94.407
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 148 km
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Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-03-31 01:51:25 UTC
Coordinates 17.111, -94.160
Source emsc
M1.1 Depth: 12 km
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Baja California · Rancho Chávez

Time (UTC) 2026-03-29 11:00:00 UTC
Coordinates 32.380, -116.356
Source scedc

27.2 km ( 16.9 mi) SSE (az= 157.1) from Campo, CA

M4.8 Depth: 76 km
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Guerrero · Cuajinicuilapa

Time (UTC) 2026-03-28 12:29:25 UTC
Coordinates 16.450, -98.430
Source gfz

Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico

M4.6 Depth: 10 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-03-28 10:36:13 UTC
Coordinates 16.129, -98.260
Source emsc
M1.4 Depth: 3 km
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Baja California · Redondo

Time (UTC) 2026-03-27 17:04:53 UTC
Coordinates 32.501, -116.759
Source scedc

13.8 km ( 8.6 mi) WSW (az= 238.4) from Tecate, B.C., MX

M4.8 Depth: 156 km
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Chiapas · Mapastepec

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 11:07:06 UTC
Coordinates 15.585, -92.829
Source usp

Mexico-Guatemala Border Region

M4.1 Depth: 18 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 07:35:49 UTC
Coordinates 16.862, -100.124
Source emsc
M1.1 Depth: 13 km
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Baja California · El Hongo

Time (UTC) 2026-03-25 16:25:22 UTC
Coordinates 32.445, -116.288
Source scedc

24.7 km ( 15.3 mi) SE (az= 136.4) from Campo, CA

M3.0 Depth: 2 km
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Chiapas · Pichucalco

Time (UTC) 2026-03-25 14:07:53 UTC
Coordinates 17.370, -93.228
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 164 km
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Veracruz · El Paraíso

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 17:05:09 UTC
Coordinates 17.501, -94.444
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 162 km
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Veracruz · La Nueva Victoria

Time (UTC) 2026-03-21 23:16:09 UTC
Coordinates 17.368, -94.600
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 94 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-03-21 12:14:43 UTC
Coordinates 15.934, -93.996
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 39 km
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Michoacán · Aquila

Time (UTC) 2026-03-21 06:52:52 UTC
Coordinates 18.395, -103.124
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 8 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Ensenada

Time (UTC) 2026-03-21 06:10:06 UTC
Coordinates 31.758, -115.710
Source scedc

72.9 km ( 45.3 mi) SW (az= 224.6) from Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX

M4.0 Depth: 64 km
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Oaxaca · Teotongo

Time (UTC) 2026-03-20 02:43:45 UTC
Coordinates 17.787, -97.566
Source emsc
M1.5 Depth: 5 km
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Baja California · Ejido Jiquilpan

Time (UTC) 2026-03-18 12:25:02 UTC
Coordinates 32.481, -115.092
Source scedc

13.9 km ( 8.6 mi) SW (az= 227.1) from Tecolots, B.C., MX

Charts – Mexico

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-05
84
2025-06
96
2025-07
99
2025-08
80
2025-09
116
2025-10
121
2025-11
139
2025-12
98
2026-01
163
2026-02
108
2026-03
31
2026-04
13

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
4
1-2
138
2-3
142
3-4
136
4-5
724
5-6
17
6-7
4
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
849
70-300
316
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Mexico

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Baja California
    Events: 308
  2. Oaxaca
    Events: 224
  3. Guerrero
    Events: 151
  4. Chiapas
    Events: 141
  5. Veracruz
    Events: 83

FAQ – Mexico

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The newest entry in our database for Mexico is dated 2026-04-14 17:17:39 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Mexico reached magnitude M6.5.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Mexico?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 1165 recorded earthquakes for Mexico (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Mexico?
Across all recorded events in Mexico, the average magnitude is M3.55 and the average depth is 47 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Mexico to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Mexico

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