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.
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.
Apr 29, 2024 06:42PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Villaflores in Mexico.
Tuxtla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7999 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 799 earthquakes per year, or 66 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 | 7835 | 97.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 153 | 1.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.13% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tuxtla.
When was the last earthquake in Tuxtla, Chiapas?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtla on the afternoon of May 4, 2024 at 14:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 218km 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, 7999 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuxtla. This averages to 800 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 hours.
