Over the past 30 days, Mexico has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. The remaining 3 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 2.6 event near 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas at 7.1 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 2.6 near 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas, trails by 0.0 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 2.5 earthquake near 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 days ago 2026-05-17 10:18:14 UTC | 2.6ml | 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.791°, -98.984° | 7.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On May 17, 2026 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude 2.6 earthquake struck 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Mexico over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 7.1 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 28.791°, -98.984°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-04 2026-05-04 09:59:35 UTC | 2.6ml | 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.852°, -99.033° | 7.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas on May 4, 2026 at 09:59 UTC. At a depth of 7.8 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 28.852°N, -99.033°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-05-02 2026-05-02 22:42:18 UTC | 2.5ml | 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas 28.852°, -99.029° | 6.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 2.5 earthquake 7 km SE of Pearsall, Texas with origin time 22:42 UTC on May 2, 2026. The event originated approximately 6.9 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 28.852°, -99.029°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M2.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas
3 days ago
3 km SSW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico
2026-01-21
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Mexico sits above several converging tectonic plates, resulting in frequent seismic activity. Mexico City's soft soil amplifies shaking from distant earthquakes.
In 2026, Mexico has recorded 32 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Mexico in 2026 was a magnitude 4.8 event near Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 3 in the last 30 days.
Mexico sits above several converging tectonic plates, resulting in frequent seismic activity. Mexico City's soft soil amplifies shaking from distant earthquakes.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 2.6 event near 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas.
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Mexico region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Mexico area was a magnitude 2.6 event that occurred 15 km SE of Pearsall, Texas.
Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.
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