Latest earthquakes near Monterrey, Nuevo León today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Monterrey? If an earthquake is happening right now near Monterrey, it will show up within minutes.
Monterrey Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Monterrey, Nuevo León 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 Monterrey in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Monterrey 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 Monterrey in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Monterrey 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 | 52 | 98.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.89% |
| 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 Monterrey
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Monterrey 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 Monterrey in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Monterrey, Nuevo León 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 Monterrey.
Nearest earthquakes from Monterrey
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Monterrey, Nuevo León. 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 Monterrey.
When was the last earthquake in Monterrey, Nuevo León?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Monterrey on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 13:46 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 118km east-southeast of Monterrey at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Monterrey, Nuevo León in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Monterrey, Nuevo León?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Monterrey 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 Monterrey since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Monterrey, Nuevo León?
In the past 10 years, 53 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Monterrey. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 69 days.
