5
High
Earthquake Risk in Mexico City, Mexico
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Mexico City based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
- 44 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
- Active in the last 12 months (8 events)
- Largest recent event exposed 4,050,000 people
Last significant event: Earthquake - 6.5 - 4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico (2026-01-02) — 768,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes
Mexico City is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.
How Mexico City Compares
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Notable Earthquake Events Near Mexico City
Earthquake - 5.0 - 7 km ENE of Tlaxmalac, Mexico
February 27, 2025 — ADVISORY
4,050,000 people exposed; $98,399M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.3 - 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico
July 26, 2024 — ADVISORY
1,880,000 people exposed; $55,284M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.2 - 11 km SE of Llano de la Puerta, Mexico
June 22, 2024 — ADVISORY
1,490,000 people exposed; $43,482M capital exposed
Earthquake - 6.5 - 4 km NNW of Rancho Viejo, Mexico
January 1, 2026 — WARNING
768,000 people exposed; $15,945M capital exposed
Earthquake - 5.0 - 6 km N of Santiago Tepextla, Mexico
December 14, 2024 — ADVISORY
754,000 people exposed; $14,537M capital exposed
Earthquake Preparedness Tips
- 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
- 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
- 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
- 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
- 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly
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