Recent Earthquakes in Mexico
Mexico's Pacific margin and the Cocos plate make its southern and central regions seismically busy.
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Why Mexico is seismically active
The Cocos plate subducts beneath the North American plate along Mexico's Pacific coast, driving frequent large quakes. The 1985 Mexico City earthquake (magnitude 8.0) and the 2017 Puebla event are reminders of how soft lake-bed soils under the capital amplify shaking from distant ruptures, a phenomenon studied worldwide.
Nearby active regions
Live data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, filtered to the Mexico area for informational use only. Not an official warning service. Follow local authorities for emergencies.