Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Cuernavaca just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Live map – Cuernavaca
Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Cuernavaca
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Cuernavaca
Cuernavaca has recorded 167 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M7.1 in 2017.
Satellites have detected 1 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 11 km².
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Earthquakes
167 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977 within 100 km. The strongest was M7.1.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | 6 km SSW of Izucar de Matamoros, Mexico | 48.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | 80.1 km | |
| 5.8 | 22 km SE of Ciudad de Huitzuco, Mexico | 52.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 13 km SSW of Huehuetlan el Chico, Mexico | 54.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 20 km NW of Teloloapan, Mexico | 62.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 16 km S of Ciudad de Huitzuco, Mexico | 90.1 km | |
| 5.0 | 19 km ESE of Iguala de la Independencia, Mexico | 65.2 km | |
| 4.9 | 26 km SSE of Ciudad de Huitzuco, Mexico | 86.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 15 km SSW of Iguala de la Independencia, Mexico | 93.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 14 km NE of Teloloapan, Mexico | 60.7 km | |
| 4.5 | 18 km SSE of Ciudad de Huitzuco, Mexico | 55.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 2023 | 3 | M5.7 |
| 2019 | 1 | M3.1 |
| 2017 | 1 | M7.1 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2014 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2013 | 6 | M5.8 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2008 | 6 | M3.7 |
| 2007 | 12 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 6 | M3.8 |
| 2005 | 10 | M4.7 |
| 2004 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2003 | 16 | M5.3 |
| 2002 | 18 | M4.1 |
| 2001 | 6 | M3.7 |
| 2000 | 10 | M5.9 |
| 1999 | 30 | M3.8 |
| 1998 | 24 | M4.1 |
| 1991 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1988 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1985 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.4 |
Wildfires
One major fire within 100 km in our records, covering about 11 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.4 km² | near Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | Active | |
| 11 km² | near Tlaltenango, Mexico | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | near Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico | Active |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 km² | near Tlaltenango, Mexico | Active |
Nearby places
- Jiutepec 7 km
- Temixco 9 km
- Emiliano Zapata 11 km
- Yautepec 18 km
- Xoxocotla 27 km
- Zacatepec de Hidalgo 31 km