Hidalgo
Hidalgo: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Hidalgo (Mexico) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Hidalgo
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Hidalgo
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Hidalgo
Hidalgo has recorded 35 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.1 in 1976.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 45 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
35 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M5.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | 12 km NW of Actopan, Mexico | 16.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 21 km NE of Ixmiquilpan, Mexico | 33.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 23 km SW of Tulancingo, Mexico | 33.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 5 km WSW of Tlaxcoapan, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 10 km N of Progreso de Obregon, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 19 km ESE of Ixmiquilpan, Mexico | 2.0 km | |
| 4.0 | near Fray Bernardino de Sahagun, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 11 km WNW of Actopan, Mexico | 2.0 km | |
| 3.9 | 10 km NNE of Actopan, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 3.8 | near Fray Bernardino de Sahagun, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 3.7 | 10 km NNW of Progreso de Obregon, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 3.7 | near Progreso de Obregon, Mexico | 4.7 km | |
| 3.7 | 10 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | 34.7 km | |
| 3.6 | 8 km N of Mixquiahuala de Juarez, Mexico | 5.0 km | |
| 3.6 | near Huitel, Mexico | 16.5 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2013 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2010 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2008 | 2 | M3.6 |
| 2006 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2005 | 3 | M4.0 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.4 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2001 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 2000 | 5 | M4.1 |
| 1999 | 3 | M3.5 |
| 1998 | 9 | M3.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1976 | 2 | M5.1 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 45 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | near El Llano, Mexico | Active | |
| 14 km² | near Fray Bernardino de Sahagun, Mexico | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 km² | near El Llano, Mexico | Active | |
| 14 km² | near Fray Bernardino de Sahagun, Mexico | Active |