Latest earthquakes near Tuxtla, Chiapas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tuxtla, Chiapas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tuxtla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tuxtla (also known as Tuxtla Gtz), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 12:01 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 231 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 26 04:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 221 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 00:07 Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 210 km SE from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 15:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 214 km W from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 179 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:19 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 194 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 225 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 09:19 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 230 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:43 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 223 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 07:36 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 240 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 06:41 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 190 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:33 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 134 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 02:54 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 202 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 142 km NW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 14:09 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 281 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 13:57 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 200 km W from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 12:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 225 km W from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:54 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 214 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 182 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:30 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 152 km SW from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:09 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 160 km W from Tuxtla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 23:05 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 196 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 16:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 81 km W from Tuxtla |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 15:28 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 177 km WNW from Tuxtla |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 13:55 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 242 km WNW from Tuxtla |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tuxtla
Recent Tuxtla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tuxtla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tuxtla and elsewhere.
Mar 5, 2025 03:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Salina Cruz (Mexico).
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Tuxtla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8590 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuxtla, Chiapas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 859 earthquakes per year, or 71 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuxtla roughly every 10 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tuxtla in 2017. A total of 1567 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tuxtla that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tuxtla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Tuxtla 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 | 8437 | 98.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 1.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tuxtla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tuxtla occurred on Sep 7, 2017 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) south-southwest of Tuxtla, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tuxtla in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tuxtla, Chiapas 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 Tuxtla.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2017 23:49 (Mexico City) |
M 8.2 | 211 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| Jun 14, 2017 02:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.9 | 237 km SSE from Tuxtla |
| Jun 14, 2017 02:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.9 | 235 km SE from Tuxtla |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14 (Mexico City) |
M 6.7 | 242 km SSE from Tuxtla |
| Dec 17, 2015 13:49 (Mexico City) |
M 6.6 | 120 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| May 12, 2024 05:39 (Mexico City) |
M 6.4 | 269 km SSE from Tuxtla |
| Jul 14, 2023 03:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.3 | 223 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| Sep 23, 2017 07:53 (Mexico City) |
M 6.1 | 210 km W from Tuxtla |
| Apr 27, 2016 07:51 (Mexico City) |
M 6.0 | 249 km S from Tuxtla |
| Apr 25, 2016 02:07 (Mexico City) |
M 6.0 | 254 km S from Tuxtla |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tuxtla
Nearest earthquakes from Tuxtla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tuxtla, Chiapas. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2024 02:08 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 23 km S from Tuxtla |
| Jun 8, 2022 12:06 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 31 km SW from Tuxtla |
| Jun 7, 2024 04:45 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 36 km SSE from Tuxtla |
| Apr 26, 2018 14:09 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 37 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| Jul 28, 2015 22:33 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 36 km SSW from Tuxtla |
| May 14, 2021 09:30 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 37 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| Oct 15, 2015 02:13 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 37 km WSW from Tuxtla |
| Dec 5, 2015 20:52 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 37 km SSE from Tuxtla |
| Apr 29, 2020 04:41 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 40 km SE from Tuxtla |
| Oct 21, 2016 05:49 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 39 km SW from Tuxtla |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tuxtla
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tuxtla.
When was the last earthquake in Tuxtla, Chiapas?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtla on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 12:01 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 231km southwest of Tuxtla at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tuxtla, Chiapas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tuxtla, Chiapas?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtla on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southwest of Tuxtla at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tuxtla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tuxtla, Chiapas?
In the past 10 years, 8590 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuxtla. This averages to 859 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 hours.
