Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Mapastepec
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Mapastepec, Chiapas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.9, 96 km (59 mi) SSW of Mapastepec, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year28
- Last 5 years85
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Mapastepec
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mapastepec in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Mapastepec
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.9 | 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | 96 km / 59 mi | depth 62 km | |
| 4.1 | 49 km SW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico | 83 km / 51 mi | depth 54 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Mapastepec, answered
Was there an earthquake in Mapastepec today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Mapastepec in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Mapastepec?
Over the last five years there were 85 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Mapastepec, an average of 17 a year. 28 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 65% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Mapastepec in five years?
A magnitude 7.3 on Jul 17, 2026, 14:48 UTC, 96 km (60 mi) S of Mapastepec, at a depth of 22 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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