Latest earthquakes near Oaxaca 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.
Feb 8, 2026 03:42PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Puerto Escondido in Mexico.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Oaxaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oaxaca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 824 earthquakes per year, or 68 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oaxaca roughly every 10 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oaxaca in 2020. A total of 1138 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oaxaca that year. The strongest had a 7.4 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 8 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 | 8138 | 98.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 97 | 1.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jun 23, 2020 10:29 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) south-southeast of Oaxaca, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oaxaca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jun 16, 1928 21:19, 114 kilometers (71 mi) south-southeast of Oaxaca. It is the strongest earthquake near Oaxaca in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Oaxaca 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Oaxaca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oaxaca. 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 Oaxaca.
When was the last earthquake in Oaxaca?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oaxaca on the morning of April 28, 2026 at 07:05 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west of Oaxaca at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oaxaca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oaxaca?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oaxaca on the evening of June 16, 1928 at 21:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 114km south of Oaxaca at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oaxaca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oaxaca?
In the past 10 years, 8240 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oaxaca. This averages to 824 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 hours.
