Latest earthquakes near Campeche, Mexico today
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Recent Campeche Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Campeche. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Campeche and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
Campeche Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 399 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Campeche, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Campeche roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Campeche in 2025. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Campeche that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Campeche in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Campeche during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 394 | 98.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 1.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Campeche
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Campeche occurred on May 5, 2025 02:28 local time (America/Merida timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.8 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-southwest of Ciudad del Carmen, at a depth of 261 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Campeche in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1995 20:38, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Ciudad del Carmen. It is the strongest earthquake near Campeche in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Campeche, Mexico in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Campeche.
Earthquakes by city in Campeche
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Campeche, Mexico.
Use this regional Campeche earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Champotón and Escárcega.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Campeche.
When was the last earthquake in Campeche, Mexico?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Campeche on the afternoon of December 3, 2025 at 14:04 local time (America/Merida). The center of this earthquake was located 206km southwest of Ciudad del Carmen at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Campeche, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Campeche, Mexico?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Campeche on the evening of October 20, 1995 at 20:38 local time (America/Merida). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Ciudad del Carmen at a depth of 159km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Campeche since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Campeche, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 399 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Campeche. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
