Seismic Activity in Mexico
Over the past 30 days, there have been 5 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 40 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico.
Earthquakes in Mexico
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Mexico
Over the past 30 days, Mexico has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 4 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 5 shallow (<70 km). 5 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 4 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Focal depths ranged from 6.8 km to 10.0 km. All 5 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 5 of 5
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 day ago 2026-09-10 09:42:57 UTC | 3.1ml | 22 km E of Dilley, Texas 28.678°, -98.939° | 6.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 3.1 earthquake 22 km E of Dilley, Texas with origin time 09:42 UTC on September 10, 2026. This is the shallowest earthquake in the current dataset — a shallow crustal event. See the M3.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-03 2026-09-03 18:48:31 UTC | 2.6ml | 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas 28.893°, -98.093° | 8.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:48 UTC on September 3, 2026, a magnitude 2.6 tremor occurred 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 3.6 earthquake that occurred about 52 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-01 2026-09-01 19:23:08 UTC | 2.8ml | 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas 28.891°, -98.093° | 7.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 1, 2026, Mexico registered a magnitude 2.8 earthquake 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas at 19:23 UTC. It arrived roughly 5 hours after a larger magnitude 3.6 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M2.8 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-09-01 2026-09-01 14:26:42 UTC | 3.6ml | 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas 28.897°, -98.102° | 8.6 km | 3 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded 12 km SW of Falls City, Texas on September 1, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M3.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-29 2026-08-29 00:19:40 UTC | 4.2mb | 40 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico 25.830°, -109.734° | 10.0 km | 1 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 29, 2026 at 00:19 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 40 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Mexico over the past 30 days. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days5
2026 (M2.5+)60
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
40 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico
2026-08-29
Largest in 2026
M6.0
75 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico
2026-06-30
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Mexico
Mexico sits above several converging tectonic plates, resulting in frequent seismic activity. Mexico City's soft soil amplifies shaking from distant earthquakes.
Mexico Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Mexico has recorded 60 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Mexico in 2026 was a magnitude 6.0 event near El Progreso, Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Mexico?
In the past 30 days, 5 earthquakes have been recorded in the Mexico region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Mexico?
The largest recent earthquake in the Mexico area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 40 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico.
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