Earthquakes in Mexico
No events have been recorded in Mexico in the past 30 days, of which 7 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Mexico sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, the belt of subduction zones responsible for roughly 90% of the world's earthquakes.
37 earthquakes have been recorded in Mexico in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 2.7 and the average focal depth 24 km. 7 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 3 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Mexico in this period was a magnitude 6.2 event near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, México on 12 January 2025, at a depth of 86 km. A magnitude 6.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30,089 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Mexicali (17), Ensenada (8), Tecate (2), Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares (2), Tijuana (2).
89% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 11% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake at 202 km beneath Chicomuselo, México on 11 January 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 14 in the magnitude 1 range, 12 in the magnitude 2 range, 4 in the magnitude 3 range, 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 2 in the magnitude 5 range, 1 in the magnitude 6 range.
The busiest single day was 15 January 2025, with 4 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Mexico
37 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Mexico?
37 earthquakes are recorded in Mexico in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 7 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Mexico?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 6.2 event near Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, México on 12 January 2025.
Is Mexico at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Mexico shows 7 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Mexico by month
Event counts for Mexico reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.