Latest earthquakes near Santa Catarina, Nuevo León today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Catarina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Catarina, it will show up within minutes.
Santa Catarina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Catarina, 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 Santa Catarina in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Catarina 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 Santa Catarina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Santa Catarina 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 | 53 | 98.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.85% |
| 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 Santa Catarina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Catarina occurred on May 16, 2023 13:22 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) south of Santa Catarina, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Catarina in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santa Catarina, 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 Santa Catarina.
Nearest earthquakes from Santa Catarina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santa Catarina, 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 Santa Catarina.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Catarina on the night of November 5, 2024 at 04:23 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south-southeast of Santa Catarina at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Catarina, Nuevo León in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Catarina, Nuevo León?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Catarina on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 13:22 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south of Santa Catarina at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Catarina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Catarina, Nuevo León?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Catarina. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
