Latest earthquakes near Tuxtla, Chiapas today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tuxtla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 28, 2023 04:18
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 235 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 28, 2023 04:08
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 290 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 28, 2023 03:55
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 243 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 28, 2023 03:03
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 246 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 28, 2023 01:46
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 239 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 28, 2023 01:17
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 157 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 22:56
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 120 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 20:45
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 281 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 14:53
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 212 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 12:52
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 70 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 11:43
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 234 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 04:41
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 234 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 01:44
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 249 km SSE
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 01:40
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 243 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 27, 2023 00:31
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 192 km W
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 23:33
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 278 km W
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 22:49
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 125 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 22:19
(Mexico City)
M 4.3 154 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 21:12
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 263 km SSE
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 17:45
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 268 km S
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 16:13
(Mexico City)
M 4.3 136 km SSE
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 14:52
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 204 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 14:41
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 226 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 13:47
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 231 km SW
from Tuxtla
Nov 26, 2023 12:51
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 248 km SW
from Tuxtla

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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.

Tuxtla Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
768 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Nov 28, 2023 04:18

Average

A total of 7680 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 768 earthquakes per year, or 64 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuxtla roughly every 11 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuxtla with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tuxtla (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 7512 97.81%
Mag. 5 156 2.03%
Mag. 6 11 0.14%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 1 0.01%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Tuxtla

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 23:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 23:49.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 7, 2014 06:23
(Mexico City)
M 6.9 237 km SSE
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
Jul 29, 2014 05:46
(Mexico City)
M 6.3 289 km WNW
from Tuxtla
Jul 14, 2023 04:29
(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
Mar 2, 2014 16:17
(Mexico City)
M 6.0 287 km S
from Tuxtla

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Tuxtla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 8, 2022 12:06
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 31 km SW
from Tuxtla
Jul 28, 2015 22:33
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 36 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Apr 26, 2018 14:09
(Mexico City)
M 4.3 37 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Oct 15, 2015 02:13
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 37 km WSW
from Tuxtla
May 14, 2021 09:30
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 37 km WSW
from Tuxtla
Dec 5, 2015 20:52
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 37 km SSE
from Tuxtla
Jan 14, 2019 03:21
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 40 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Oct 20, 2021 03:57
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 40 km SSW
from Tuxtla
Mar 20, 2022 12:42
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 41 km N
from Tuxtla
Apr 29, 2020 04:41
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 40 km SE
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtla on the night of November 28, 2023 at 04:18 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 235km west-southwest of Tuxtla at a depth of 75km 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, 7680 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuxtla. This averages to 768 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 hours.