Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Motozintla de Mendoza
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Motozintla de Mendoza, Chiapas, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 59 km (37 mi) W of Motozintla de Mendoza, on 2026-10-16.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year25
- Last 5 years75
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Motozintla de Mendoza
33 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Motozintla de Mendoza in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 6.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Motozintla de Mendoza
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico | 59 km / 37 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 67 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Motozintla de Mendoza, answered
Was there an earthquake in Motozintla de Mendoza today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Motozintla de Mendoza in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Motozintla de Mendoza?
Over the last five years there were 75 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Motozintla de Mendoza, an average of 15 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 67% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Motozintla de Mendoza in five years?
A magnitude 5.8 on Nov 28, 2025, 20:06 UTC, 15 km (10 mi) E of Motozintla de Mendoza, at a depth of 153 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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