Latest earthquakes near Oaxaca, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oaxaca, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oaxaca? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oaxaca, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oaxaca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oaxaca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oaxaca and elsewhere.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Oaxaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12775 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oaxaca, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1277 earthquakes per year, or 106 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oaxaca roughly every 6 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oaxaca in 2017. A total of 1795 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oaxaca 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 Oaxaca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Oaxaca 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 | 12591 | 98.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 174 | 1.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Oaxaca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oaxaca occurred on Sep 7, 2017 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 189 kilometers (117 mi) south-east of Salina Cruz, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oaxaca in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oaxaca, 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 Oaxaca.
Earthquakes by city in Oaxaca
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Use this regional Oaxaca earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Juchitán de Zaragoza, Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán, Ciudad de Huajuapan de León, Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, Loma Bonita, Puerto Escondido, Ixtepec, Miahuatlán de Porfirio Díaz, Santa María Atzompa, San Antonio de la Cal, Matías Romero, Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco, Crucecita and Ocotlán de Morelos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Oaxaca.
When was the last earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oaxaca on the morning of August 20, 2026 at 06:20 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-east of Salina Cruz at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oaxaca, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oaxaca, Mexico?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Oaxaca on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 23:49 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-east of Salina Cruz at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oaxaca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oaxaca, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 12775 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oaxaca. This averages to 1278 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 hours.
