Latest earthquakes near Nuevo León, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nuevo León, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nuevo León? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nuevo León, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 04:19 Monterrey) |
M 3.7 | 264 km S from Monterrey |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 03:40 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 254 km S from Monterrey |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 08:10 Monterrey) |
M 4.1 | 273 km S from Monterrey |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 00:34 Monterrey) |
M 3.8 | 257 km S from Monterrey |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 21:55 Monterrey) |
M 3.8 | 42 km WSW from Monterrey |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 15:38 Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 298 km SSE from Ciudad Benito Juárez |
| 49 days ago (Feb 7 13:50 Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 99 km S from Santa Catarina |
| 60 days ago (Jan 27 04:16 Monterrey) |
M 3.1 | 300 km S from Santa Catarina |
| 77 days ago (Jan 10 13:14 Monterrey) |
M 4.1 | 115 km S from Monterrey |
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 09:46 Monterrey) |
M 3.6 | 80 km SE from Monterrey |
| 80 days ago (Jan 7 02:30 Monterrey) |
M 4.0 | 295 km S from Monterrey |
| 86 days ago (Dec 31 23:15 Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 170 km ESE from Monterrey |
| 99 days ago (Dec 19 13:46 Monterrey) |
M 3.8 | 118 km ESE from Monterrey |
| Dec 17, 2024 15:17 (Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 70 km NE from Monterrey |
| Nov 5, 2024 04:23 (Monterrey) |
M 3.4 | 281 km SSE from Monterrey |
| Oct 28, 2024 13:45 (Monterrey) |
M 3.8 | 197 km ESE from Guadalupe |
| Oct 27, 2024 04:26 (Monterrey) |
M 3.4 | 299 km S from Monterrey |
| Oct 21, 2024 10:50 (Monterrey) |
M 3.9 | 250 km NNW from Monterrey |
| Oct 17, 2024 12:58 (Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 209 km ESE from Monterrey |
| Oct 11, 2024 03:17 (Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 98 km E from Ciudad Apodaca |
| Oct 4, 2024 14:34 (Monterrey) |
M 4.1 | 145 km WSW from Monterrey |
| Sep 26, 2024 19:27 (Monterrey) |
M 3.6 | 18 km WNW from Monterrey |
| Sep 16, 2024 06:51 (Monterrey) |
M 4.0 | 286 km SSE from Monterrey |
| Aug 23, 2024 14:35 (Monterrey) |
M 3.4 | 62 km NE from Monterrey |
| Aug 20, 2024 14:41 (Monterrey) |
M 3.7 | 66 km NE from Monterrey |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nuevo León
Nuevo León Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nuevo León, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nuevo León in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nuevo León that year. The strongest had a 4.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nuevo León in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nuevo León 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 | 57 | 98.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.72% |
| 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 Nuevo León
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nuevo León occurred on May 16, 2023 12:22 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Monterrey, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nuevo León in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nuevo León, 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 Nuevo León.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 12:22 (Monterrey) |
M 5.0 | 288 km S from Monterrey |
| Jun 5, 2023 12:01 (Monterrey) |
M 4.6 | 296 km S from Monterrey |
| May 8, 2018 06:11 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 258 km WSW from Monterrey |
| May 26, 2019 04:10 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 252 km S from Monterrey |
| May 21, 2023 00:29 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 287 km S from Monterrey |
| Oct 8, 2017 14:23 (Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 297 km W from Monterrey |
| Nov 10, 2021 03:51 (Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 66 km S from Monterrey |
| Feb 24, 2019 00:53 (Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 69 km S from Monterrey |
| 86 days ago (Dec 31 23:15 Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 170 km ESE from Monterrey |
| Jun 11, 2019 15:02 (Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 61 km S from Monterrey |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Nuevo León
Earthquakes by city in Nuevo León
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nuevo León, Mexico.
- Ciudad Apodaca
- Ciudad Benito Juárez
- Ciudad General Escobedo (Gral. Escobedo)
- Guadalupe (Ciudad Guadalupe)
- Monterrey
- San Nicolás de los Garza
- San Pedro Garza García (San Pedro Garza Garcia)
- Santa Catarina
Use this regional Nuevo León earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including García, Cadereyta Jiménez, Cadereyta, Montemorelos, Linares, Jardines de la Silla (Jardines), Santiago, Fraccionamiento Real Palmas, Ciudad Sabinas Hidalgo, Ciudad de Allende, Parque Industrial Ciudad Mitras, Mitras Poniente, Anáhuac, Hidalgo and Ciénega de Flores.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nuevo León.
When was the last earthquake in Nuevo León, Mexico?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nuevo León on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:19 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south of Monterrey at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nuevo León, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nuevo León, Mexico?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Nuevo León on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 12:22 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Monterrey at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nuevo León since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nuevo León, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nuevo León. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 63 days.
