Latest earthquakes near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ciudad del Carmen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ciudad del Carmen (also known as Cd Carmen), it will show up within minutes.
Ciudad del Carmen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciudad del Carmen roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciudad del Carmen in 2023. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciudad del Carmen that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciudad del Carmen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ciudad del Carmen 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 | 343 | 99.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 0.87% |
| 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 Ciudad del Carmen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciudad del Carmen occurred on May 20, 2017 12:58 local time (America/Merida timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Ciudad del Carmen, at a depth of 144 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciudad del Carmen 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-west of Ciudad del Carmen. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciudad del Carmen in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche 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 Ciudad del Carmen.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciudad del Carmen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ciudad del Carmen.
When was the last earthquake in Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad del Carmen on the night of November 21, 2024 at 05:05 local time (America/Merida). The center of this earthquake was located 294km southwest of Ciudad del Carmen at a depth of 159km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciudad del Carmen 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 Ciudad del Carmen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciudad del Carmen. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
