Mexico

Mexico – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
36
Strongest
M6.5
Country rank
#11
379 quakes in 2026 · out of 11 countries
Averages
M3.55 · 47 km
Avg this month: M3.78

Overview – Mexico

The latest recorded earthquake in Mexico was on 2026-05-19 at 19:42 UTC in Jalisco with magnitude M4.0.

In the current month, 36 earthquakes were recorded in Mexico with an average magnitude of 3.78.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baja California (71), followed by Oaxaca (64).

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

In 2026, 83% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

All-time events
1229
Strongest
M6.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-05-19 19:42:17 UTC

Strongest – Mexico

Open event
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: 15 km

Jalisco · Cabo Corrientes

Time (UTC) 2026-05-19 19:42:17 UTC
Coordinates 20.490, -105.427
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 23 km

México

Time (UTC) 2026-05-19 09:41:57 UTC
Coordinates 17.292, -101.210
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 5 km

México

Time (UTC) 2026-05-19 04:41:55 UTC
Coordinates 15.715, -95.721
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 182 km

Chiapas · Emiliano Zapata

Time (UTC) 2026-05-18 05:08:26 UTC
Coordinates 16.181, -93.249
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 214 km

Chiapas · Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-17 14:11:22 UTC
Coordinates 16.623, -93.275
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 6 km

Guerrero · El Futuro

Time (UTC) 2026-05-17 07:02:58 UTC
Coordinates 16.709, -99.446
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 10 km

Oaxaca · Cinco Negritos

Time (UTC) 2026-05-17 05:20:36 UTC
Coordinates 16.070, -97.310
Source emsc
M4.1 Depth: 120 km

Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-16 18:20:37 UTC
Coordinates 16.909, -94.615
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 45 km

Chiapas · Puerto Chiapas

Time (UTC) 2026-05-15 22:04:55 UTC
Coordinates 14.710, -92.460
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 12 km

Guerrero · Lagunilla

Time (UTC) 2026-05-15 05:15:55 UTC
Coordinates 16.768, -99.421
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 151 km

Veracruz · Nuevo Acapulco

Time (UTC) 2026-05-15 05:02:55 UTC
Coordinates 17.337, -94.390
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 5 km

Yucatán · Chapab

Time (UTC) 2026-05-15 04:40:58 UTC
Coordinates 20.533, -89.455
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 96 km

Chiapas · Rancho de Fredy

Time (UTC) 2026-05-14 21:45:33 UTC
Coordinates 15.312, -92.876
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 150 km

Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-14 15:30:07 UTC
Coordinates 17.146, -94.120
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 128 km

Oaxaca · Santa María Chimalapa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-14 05:35:37 UTC
Coordinates 16.885, -94.278
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 117 km

Oaxaca · Santo Domingo Zanatepec

Time (UTC) 2026-05-13 01:20:09 UTC
Coordinates 16.448, -94.439
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 98 km

Oaxaca · Santa Cecilia de Madero

Time (UTC) 2026-05-12 23:06:50 UTC
Coordinates 17.475, -95.816
Source emsc
M4.2 Depth: 174 km

Chiapas · Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-12 05:00:05 UTC
Coordinates 16.650, -93.516
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 135 km

Veracruz · El Naranjo

Time (UTC) 2026-05-11 20:58:34 UTC
Coordinates 17.554, -95.111
Source emsc
M1.9 Depth: 16 km

Baja California · Municipio de Mexicali

Time (UTC) 2026-05-09 07:15:58 UTC
Coordinates 32.180, -115.749
Source scedc

47.0 km ( 29.2 mi) SSW (az= 199.3) from Progreso, B.C., MX

M4.2 Depth: 19 km

Baja California · Municipio de San Quintín

Time (UTC) 2026-05-09 07:15:19 UTC
Coordinates 30.052, -114.845
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 2 km

México

Time (UTC) 2026-05-08 20:17:53 UTC
Coordinates 30.360, -114.309
Source emsc
M2.2 Depth: 18 km

Baja California · Ejido Hidalgo

Time (UTC) 2026-05-08 16:39:30 UTC
Coordinates 32.414, -115.215
Source scedc

6.8 km ( 4.2 mi) NNW (az= 342.8) from Delta, B.C., MX

M4.2 Depth: 137 km

Chiapas · Nuevo Sinai

Time (UTC) 2026-05-07 18:47:29 UTC
Coordinates 15.681, -92.320
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 100 km

Oaxaca · Santo Domingo Petapa

Time (UTC) 2026-05-06 03:37:47 UTC
Coordinates 16.862, -95.273
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 155 km

Veracruz · La Chinantla (Poblado 10)

Time (UTC) 2026-05-06 03:22:23 UTC
Coordinates 17.303, -94.450
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 27 km

Jalisco · Mascota

Time (UTC) 2026-05-05 19:31:45 UTC
Coordinates 20.643, -104.922
Source emsc
M5.7 Depth: 22 km

Oaxaca · Santa María el Rincón

Time (UTC) 2026-05-04 15:19:26 UTC
Coordinates 16.622, -97.985
Source emsc
M2.4 Depth: 14 km

Baja California · Ejido Durango

Time (UTC) 2026-05-03 23:42:51 UTC
Coordinates 32.234, -115.266
Source scedc

9.1 km ( 5.7 mi) W (az= 274.5) from Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX

M2.4 Depth: 10 km

Baja California · Ejido Cucapah Mestizo

Time (UTC) 2026-05-03 23:42:51 UTC
Coordinates 32.232, -115.279
Source scedc

10.3 km ( 6.4 mi) W (az= 273.0) from Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX

Charts – Mexico

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

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
41
2026-05
36

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
4
1-2
129
2-3
135
3-4
134
4-5
737
5-6
18
6-7
4
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
836
70-300
325
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: 323
  2. Oaxaca
    Events: 240
  3. Guerrero
    Events: 159
  4. Chiapas
    Events: 151
  5. Veracruz
    Events: 86

FAQ – Mexico

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Mexico?
The newest entry in our database for Mexico is dated 2026-05-19 19:42:17 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 1229 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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