Latest earthquakes near Nuevo León, Mexico today
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Nuevo León Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 52 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 | 51 | 98.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.92% |
| 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 13:22 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.
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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nuevo León on the night of May 5, 2024 at 05:52 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 296km north of Ciudad Apodaca at a depth of 2km 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 13:22 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, 52 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nuevo León. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 70 days.
