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Quakes last month
108
Latest UTC: 2026-03-01 07:13:39
Strongest
M6.5
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Country rank
#11
274 quakes in 2026 · out of 11 countries
Averages
M3.54 · 46 km
Avg this month: M3.65

Overview – Mexico

The latest recorded earthquake in Mexico was on 2026-03-01 at 07:13 UTC in Guerrero with magnitude M4.2.

In the last month, 108 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico with an average magnitude of 3.65.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baja California (49), followed by Guerrero (42).

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

In 2026, 84% of events were M≥3 and 4% were M≥5.

All-time events
1124
Strongest
M6.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-03-01 07:13:39 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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M4.2 Depth: 5 km
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Guerrero · San Juan Grande

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 07:13:39 UTC
Coordinates 16.767, -99.565
Source emsc
M1.7 Depth: 17 km
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Baja California · El Hongo

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 05:21:57 UTC
Coordinates 32.447, -116.313
Source scedc

23.0 km ( 14.3 mi) SE (az= 140.4) from Campo, CA

M4.4 Depth: 4 km
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Guerrero · Llano de la Puerta

Time (UTC) 2026-03-01 04:51:02 UTC
Coordinates 16.740, -99.557
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 122 km
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Oaxaca · Palomares

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 20:13:59 UTC
Coordinates 17.164, -95.093
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 100 km
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Oaxaca · Santa Cruz Chahuitepec

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 14:47:38 UTC
Coordinates 16.913, -95.230
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 50 km
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Guerrero · Tierra Colorada

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 09:21:52 UTC
Coordinates 17.183, -99.603
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 100 km
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Oaxaca · Guevea de Humboldt

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 04:55:24 UTC
Coordinates 16.901, -95.316
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 5 km
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Nuevo León · La Colorada

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 01:18:03 UTC
Coordinates 25.654, -100.471
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 89 km
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Oaxaca · San Francisco del Mar

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 13:52:21 UTC
Coordinates 16.239, -94.558
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 64 km
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Michoacán · Arteaga

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 06:56:49 UTC
Coordinates 18.595, -102.149
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 58 km
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Guerrero · Tlacoachistlahuaca

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 05:19:15 UTC
Coordinates 16.880, -98.190
Source gfz

Near Coast of Guerrero, Mexico

M1.7 Depth: 17 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Tecate

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 04:55:14 UTC
Coordinates 32.268, -116.381
Source scedc

38.4 km ( 23.9 mi) SSE (az= 167.6) from Campo, CA

M4.0 Depth: 52 km
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Jalisco · Cihuatlán

Time (UTC) 2026-02-27 03:26:54 UTC
Coordinates 19.297, -104.632
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 6 km
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Guerrero · Monte Alto

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 22:01:22 UTC
Coordinates 16.714, -99.479
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 141 km
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Chiapas · Cintalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 19:08:21 UTC
Coordinates 16.866, -93.960
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 5 km
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Chiapas · Pichucalco

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 20:39:39 UTC
Coordinates 17.362, -93.216
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 102 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 19:21:19 UTC
Coordinates 15.777, -93.627
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 43 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 13:46:01 UTC
Coordinates 15.719, -96.028
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 88 km
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Chiapas · Puerto Chiapas

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 12:20:31 UTC
Coordinates 14.724, -92.354
Source emsc
M1.2 Depth: 9 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 08:14:58 UTC
Coordinates 32.641, -115.692
Source scedc

12.2 km ( 7.6 mi) WNW (az= 303.6) from Progreso, B.C., MX

M4.2 Depth: 25 km
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Oaxaca · José María Morelos

Time (UTC) 2026-02-24 02:17:43 UTC
Coordinates 16.198, -97.892
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 35 km
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Oaxaca · Pluma Hidalgo

Time (UTC) 2026-02-23 19:23:56 UTC
Coordinates 15.943, -96.399
Source emsc
M1.2 Depth: 11 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali

Time (UTC) 2026-02-23 11:29:13 UTC
Coordinates 32.466, -115.838
Source scedc

27.1 km ( 16.8 mi) WSW (az= 242.1) from Progreso, B.C., MX

M4.2 Depth: 3 km
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México

Time (UTC) 2026-02-23 10:22:19 UTC
Coordinates 17.299, -101.325
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 150 km
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Veracruz · Jesús Carranza

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 19:58:38 UTC
Coordinates 17.484, -94.789
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 103 km
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Oaxaca · Cazadero Arriba

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 17:08:20 UTC
Coordinates 16.529, -94.697
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 108 km
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Chiapas · Tonalá

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 16:19:16 UTC
Coordinates 16.032, -93.698
Source emsc
M4.4 Depth: 171 km
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Veracruz · Las Choapas

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 07:33:40 UTC
Coordinates 17.730, -94.010
Source isc

Chiapas

M4.4 Depth: 152 km
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Veracruz · Minatitlán

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 07:33:37 UTC
Coordinates 17.702, -94.251
Source emsc
M2.4 Depth: 8 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali

Time (UTC) 2026-02-21 06:22:32 UTC
Coordinates 32.325, -115.383
Source scedc

18.2 km ( 11.3 mi) W (az= 259.5) from Delta, B.C., MX

Charts – Mexico

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
17
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
3

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
4
1-2
133
2-3
140
3-4
131
4-5
695
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
825
70-300
299
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: 301
  2. Oaxaca
    Events: 216
  3. Guerrero
    Events: 147
  4. Chiapas
    Events: 134
  5. Veracruz
    Events: 78

FAQ – Mexico

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The newest entry in our database for Mexico is dated 2026-03-01 07:13:39 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 1124 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 M3.54 and the average depth is 46 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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