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Quakes this month
93
Latest UTC: 2026-08-26 07:39:32
Strongest
M7.4
Mexico
Country rank
#12
664 quakes in 2026 · out of 12 countries
Averages
M3.44 · 45 km
Avg this month: M2.77

Overview – Mexico

The latest recorded earthquake in Mexico was on 2026-08-26 at 07:39 UTC in Mexico with magnitude M4.0.

In the current month, 93 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico with an average magnitude of 2.77.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baja California (168), followed by Oaxaca (114).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Mexico reached magnitude M7.4 on 2026-07-17.

In 2026, 76% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

All-time events
1525
Strongest
M7.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-26 07:39:32 UTC

Strongest – Mexico

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M7.4 Mexico
UTC: 2026-07-17 14:48:45 UTC · Depth: 47 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: 13 km
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Mexico

Time (UTC) 2026-08-26 07:39:32 UTC
Coordinates 16.876, -100.304
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 112 km
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Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 14:32:58 UTC
Coordinates 16.896, -94.625
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 65 km
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Puebla · San José Miahuatlán

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 10:29:48 UTC
Coordinates 18.163, -97.329
Source emsc

PUEBLA, MEXICO

M4.1 Depth: 117 km
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Oaxaca · Vista Hermosa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 06:07:55 UTC
Coordinates 16.979, -94.812
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 137 km
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Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 22:09:13 UTC
Coordinates 16.973, -94.227
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.1 Depth: 132 km
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Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 19:46:56 UTC
Coordinates 16.753, -94.100
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 145 km
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Veracruz · Ojo de Agua

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 19:41:44 UTC
Coordinates 17.535, -94.864
Source emsc

VERACRUZ, MEXICO

M2.0 Depth: 1 km
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Baja California · Mexicali Municipality

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 13:37:54 UTC
Coordinates 32.522, -115.686
Source usgs

12 km SW of Progreso, B.C., MX

M4.2 Depth: 20 km
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Mexico

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 06:21:07 UTC
Coordinates 16.619, -99.439
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

M1.3 Depth: 15 km
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Baja California · Juntas de Neji

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 03:25:40 UTC
Coordinates 32.408, -116.335
Source usgs

25 km SSE of Campo, CA

M4.2 Depth: 18 km
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Oaxaca · Puerto Ángel

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 07:28:03 UTC
Coordinates 15.660, -96.455
Source emsc

OFFSHORE OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.2 Depth: 167 km
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Chiapas · El Roble de los Pinos

Time (UTC) 2026-08-22 00:36:04 UTC
Coordinates 16.814, -93.789
Source emsc

CHIAPAS, MEXICO

M1.5 Depth: 8 km
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Baja California · Progreso

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 07:32:09 UTC
Coordinates 32.570, -115.646
Source usgs

6 km W of Progreso, B.C., MX

M2.2 Depth: 7 km
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Baja California · Mexicali Municipality

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 06:49:22 UTC
Coordinates 32.534, -115.661
Source usgs

9 km SW of Progreso, B.C., MX

M3.1 Depth: 79 km
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Chiapas · Genaro Vázquez Rojas

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 05:48:38 UTC
Coordinates 14.710, -92.360
Source emsc

CHIAPAS, MEXICO

M2.8 Depth: 7 km
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Baja California · Mexicali Municipality

Time (UTC) 2026-08-20 13:32:28 UTC
Coordinates 32.204, -115.257
Source usgs

9 km WSW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX

M4.0 Depth: 17 km
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Oaxaca · Santa Rosa de Lima

Time (UTC) 2026-08-20 02:56:16 UTC
Coordinates 16.075, -97.610
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M4.2 Depth: 106 km
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Chiapas · Tonalá

Time (UTC) 2026-08-20 02:05:31 UTC
Coordinates 15.810, -93.441
Source emsc

CHIAPAS, MEXICO

M4.6 Depth: 178 km
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Veracruz · Sección Dos de Adalberto Tejeda

Time (UTC) 2026-08-19 20:06:29 UTC
Coordinates 17.605, -94.302
Source usgs

28 km NE of Niños Héroes, Mexico

M4.0 Depth: 9 km
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Mexico

Time (UTC) 2026-08-19 16:25:09 UTC
Coordinates 17.293, -101.150
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUERRERO, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 86 km
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Mexico

Time (UTC) 2026-08-18 22:58:53 UTC
Coordinates 15.281, -93.252
Source emsc

OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

M1.0 Depth: -1 km
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Baja California · Lomas de Santa Anita

Time (UTC) 2026-08-18 22:53:16 UTC
Coordinates 32.562, -116.686
Source usgs

5 km W of Tecate, B.C., MX

M4.0 Depth: 10 km
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Guerrero · Cumbre de Barranca Honda

Time (UTC) 2026-08-18 01:57:37 UTC
Coordinates 16.743, -98.314
Source emsc

GUERRERO, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 158 km
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Veracruz · Las Lomas

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 19:16:05 UTC
Coordinates 17.598, -94.640
Source emsc

VERACRUZ, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 139 km
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Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 14:57:58 UTC
Coordinates 16.860, -94.010
Source emsc

OAXACA, MEXICO

M1.6 Depth: 17 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Tecate

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 11:36:23 UTC
Coordinates 32.390, -116.542
Source usgs

21 km SSE of Tecate, B.C., MX

M3.2 Depth: 12 km
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Baja California Sur · San José del Cabo

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 07:43:29 UTC
Coordinates 22.995, -109.739
Source emsc

BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO

M4.2 Depth: 85 km
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Mexico

Time (UTC) 2026-08-16 13:32:52 UTC
Coordinates 15.828, -94.034
Source emsc

OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO

M4.0 Depth: 16 km
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Sonora · Agua Prieta

Time (UTC) 2026-08-16 09:57:39 UTC
Coordinates 31.201, -109.272
Source usgs

30 km ESE of Agua Prieta, Mexico

M1.5 Depth: 10 km
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Baja California · Municipio de Tijuana

Time (UTC) 2026-08-16 03:26:41 UTC
Coordinates 32.254, -116.544
Source usgs

35 km E of Primo Tapia, B.C., MX

Charts – Mexico

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-09
117
2025-10
121
2025-11
139
2025-12
98
2026-01
163
2026-02
108
2026-03
31
2026-04
41
2026-05
65
2026-06
76
2026-07
87
2026-08
93

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
6
1-2
143
2-3
137
3-4
149
4-5
707
5-6
18
6-7
4
7-8
1
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
848
70-300
314

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: 420
  2. Oaxaca
    Events: 295
  3. Guerrero
    Events: 185
  4. Chiapas
    Events: 176
  5. Veracruz
    Events: 109

FAQ – Mexico

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The newest entry in our database for Mexico is dated 2026-08-26 07:39:32 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Mexico reached magnitude M7.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Mexico?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 1525 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 M3.44 and the average depth is 45 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.

Regions · Mexico

Significant historical earthquakes – Mexico

with casualties or damage

  1. 1985 Michoacan: Mexico City M8.1 9'500 deaths 4'000 M USD tsunami
  2. 1818 Morelos-Guerrero,Mexico City,Guadalajara M8.2 2'000 deaths tsunami
  3. 1806 Jalisco,Oaxaca,Michoacan M7.5 2'000 deaths
  4. 1982 Chiapas M3.5 1'879 deaths 3 M USD
  5. 1920 Veracruz: Cozautlan, Puebla: Patlanala M7.8 648 deaths
  6. 1973 Veracruz, Mexico City M6.2 527 deaths
  7. 1932 Near Coast Of Jalisco M8.1 400 deaths tsunami
  8. 2017 Mexico City, Morelos, Puebla M7.1 369 deaths 8'000 M USD

Country history – Mexico

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