What is deaths from earthquakes in Mexico?

Deaths from earthquakes in Mexico was 5 deaths in 2022, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 9,500 deaths in 1985.

What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1731.

How does Mexico rank for deaths from earthquakes?

Mexico ranks 20th out of 51 regions with data for 2022.

Is deaths from earthquakes rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mexico data come from?

The figures come from National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Deaths from earthquakes in Mexico

Name: Deaths from earthquakes in Mexico
Creator: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mexico: Deaths from earthquakes was 5 deaths in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)

5 deaths

Change on year

up 66.7%

Rank

20th

of 51 regions

All-time high

9,500 deaths

in 1985

All-time low

1 deaths

in 1731

Years of data

1568–2022

Deaths from earthquakes in Mexico, 1568–2022

Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from earthquakes in Mexico is 5 deaths, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 66.7% on the previous year and up 150.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths from earthquakes in Mexico peaked at 9,500 deaths in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1 deaths, in 1731.

That places Mexico 20th out of 51 regions with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1560s	60 deaths	60 deaths	60 deaths	1
1730s	1 deaths	1 deaths	1 deaths	1
1780s	11 deaths	11 deaths	11 deaths	1
1800s	1,004 deaths	7 deaths	2,000 deaths	2
1810s	2,000 deaths	2,000 deaths	2,000 deaths	1
1840s	58 deaths	58 deaths	58 deaths	1
1850s	2.5 deaths	1 deaths	4 deaths	2
1860s	20 deaths	20 deaths	20 deaths	1
1870s	24.5 deaths	24 deaths	25 deaths	2
1880s	29 deaths	7 deaths	51 deaths	2
1900s	5 deaths	2 deaths	8 deaths	2
1910s	202 deaths	202 deaths	202 deaths	1
1920s	326 deaths	4 deaths	648 deaths	2
1930s	256.5 deaths	38 deaths	475 deaths	2
1940s	31 deaths	4 deaths	84 deaths	3
1950s	24.25 deaths	1 deaths	65 deaths	4
1960s	32.25 deaths	6 deaths	78 deaths	4
1970s	199.33 deaths	5 deaths	583 deaths	3
1980s	2,339 deaths	3 deaths	9,500 deaths	5
1990s	36.33 deaths	1 deaths	55 deaths	3
2000s	29 deaths	29 deaths	29 deaths	1
2010s	71.43 deaths	2 deaths	472 deaths	7
2020s	6 deaths	3 deaths	10 deaths	3

Countries ranked near Mexico

17 South Africa 7 deaths compare
18 Algeria 6 deaths compare
18 Tajikistan 6 deaths compare
20 Papua New Guinea 5 deaths compare
20 Venezuela 5 deaths compare
23 Haiti 4 deaths compare
23 Indonesia 4 deaths compare
23 Iran 4 deaths compare

See the full ranking of 51 places →

More health data for Mexico

Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,312 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 2,760 deaths (2100)
Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 340 deaths (2026)
Deaths in armed conflicts by region 340 deaths (2026)
Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 1.09 million (2025)
Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 1.08 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 1.11 million (2025)
Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 1.12 million (2025)
Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 1.10 million (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from earthquakes in Mexico?: Deaths from earthquakes in Mexico was 5 deaths in 2022, according to National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 9,500 deaths in 1985.
What is the lowest deaths from earthquakes recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 1 deaths in 1731.
How does Mexico rank for deaths from earthquakes?: Mexico ranks 20th out of 51 regions with data for 2022.
Is deaths from earthquakes rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?: The figures come from National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from earthquakes. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Deaths from earthquakes
Unit: deaths
Source: National Geophysical Data Center / World Data Service (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 51 places, 1,550 data points, 1500–2024
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Includes direct deaths from the event plus those from secondary impacts, such as a tsunami triggered by an earthquake. Due to data availability, recent data will be more complete than older historical estimates.