Earthquakes Near Mexico City
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
The latest earthquake near Mexico City was magnitude 4.2, 255 km south-southwest of Mexico City (3 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Mexico), on 31 Jul 2026, 3:41 am local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 14 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M6.5.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 0
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 13
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 0
- Magnitude 6+
- 1
Recent earthquakes near Mexico City
Times in Mexico City local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Mexico City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Mexico | 31 Jul 2026, 3:41 am83 days ago | 35 km | 255 km SSW |
| 4.4 | 5 km NE of Zacualpan, Mexico | 1 Jul 2026, 4:11 pm113 days ago | 35 km | 284 km SSW |
| 4.1 | 1 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | 17 Jun 2026, 10:37 pm127 days ago | 68 km | 257 km WSW |
| 4.3 | 21 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | 17 Apr 2026, 11:10 am188 days ago | 65 km | 280 km WSW |
| 4.4 | 14 km NNE of El Súchil, Mexico | 19 Mar 2026, 5:25 am217 days ago | 31 km | 278 km SSW |
| 4.4 | 4 km ESE of Alpoyeca, Mexico | 12 Feb 2026, 12:33 pm252 days ago | 52 km | 209 km SSE |
| 4.3 | 2 km N of Apantla, Mexico | 24 Jan 2026, 4:01 pm271 days ago | 38 km | 263 km S |
| 4.8 | 3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | 21 Jan 2026, 10:02 am274 days ago | 67 km | 224 km WSW |
| 4.9 | 5 km WSW of San Marcos, Mexico | 16 Jan 2026, 12:42 am279 days ago | 10 km | 296 km S |
| 4.2 | 4 km ESE of Campanario, Mexico | 4 Jan 2026, 7:54 am291 days ago | 10 km | 293 km S |
| 4.5 | 2 km N of San Marcos, Mexico | 2 Jan 2026, 11:00 am293 days ago | 10 km | 291 km S |
| 4.6 | 8 km SE of San Marcos, Mexico | 2 Jan 2026, 9:37 am293 days ago | 10 km | 298 km S |
| 4.3 | 7 km NE of El Cortés, Mexico | 2 Jan 2026, 8:17 am293 days ago | 10 km | 291 km S |
| 6.5 | 0 km W of San Marcos, MexicoTsunami info | 2 Jan 2026, 7:58 am293 days ago | 18 km | 294 km S |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Mexico City today?
No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Mexico City in the past 24 hours. The latest was 83 days ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mexico City this year?
M6.5, 294 km south of Mexico City, on 2 Jan 2026, 7:58 am.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.