Latest earthquakes near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salina Cruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salina Cruz, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Apr 26 16:35 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 160 km NNE from Salina Cruz |
| 16 hours ago (Apr 26 15:24 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 288 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 26 14:24 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 149 km WSW from Salina Cruz |
| 21 hours ago (Apr 26 11:19 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 128 km WSW from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 05:22 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 108 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 03:33 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 269 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 03:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 296 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 26 03:00 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 150 km WSW from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 23:13 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 261 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 16:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 41 km NW from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 13:41 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 181 km SSE from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 13:13 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 96 km SSE from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 11:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 288 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 09:41 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 263 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 1 day ago (Apr 25 09:32 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 40 km SSE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 04:43 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 177 km N from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 04:09 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 198 km ESE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 03:20 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 141 km ENE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 02:37 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 285 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 02:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 243 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 25 01:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 196 km W from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 16:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 207 km SSE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 15:49 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 117 km NE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 14:48 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 196 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| 2 days ago (Apr 24 13:49 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 35 km NE from Salina Cruz |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Salina Cruz
Recent Salina Cruz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salina Cruz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salina Cruz and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Salina Cruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 926 earthquakes per year, or 77 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salina Cruz roughly every 9 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salina Cruz in 2017. A total of 1578 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Salina Cruz 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 | 9117 | 98.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 1.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salina Cruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Salina Cruz, 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 Salina Cruz.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2017 23:49 (Mexico City) |
M 8.2 | 189 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| Jun 23, 2020 10:29 (Mexico City) |
M 7.4 | 93 km WSW from Salina Cruz |
| Feb 16, 2018 17:39 (Mexico City) |
M 7.2 | 298 km W from Salina Cruz |
| Dec 17, 2015 13:49 (Mexico City) |
M 6.6 | 172 km ESE from Salina Cruz |
| Jul 14, 2023 03:29 (Mexico City) |
M 6.3 | 198 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| Sep 23, 2017 07:53 (Mexico City) |
M 6.1 | 52 km NNE from Salina Cruz |
| Apr 27, 2016 07:51 (Mexico City) |
M 6.0 | 291 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| Apr 25, 2016 02:07 (Mexico City) |
M 6.0 | 289 km SE from Salina Cruz |
| Jan 4, 2020 22:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 79 km ENE from Salina Cruz |
| Oct 6, 2023 23:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 98 km N from Salina Cruz |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Salina Cruz
Nearest earthquakes from Salina Cruz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2017 04:44 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 1 km NE from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 13, 2018 21:04 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 2 km NE from Salina Cruz |
| Apr 14, 2017 05:13 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 2 km NW from Salina Cruz |
| Jul 22, 2019 21:49 (Mexico City) |
M 4.5 | 2 km SSW from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 24, 2020 23:35 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 2 km NNE from Salina Cruz |
| Apr 13, 2019 11:21 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 3 km WSW from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 13, 2017 07:27 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 5 km E from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 29, 2020 05:04 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 4 km NNW from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 26, 2018 13:33 (Mexico City) |
M 4.5 | 5 km ESE from Salina Cruz |
| Nov 21, 2018 17:49 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 6 km NNW from Salina Cruz |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Salina Cruz
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Salina Cruz.
When was the last earthquake in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Salina Cruz on the afternoon of April 26, 2025 at 16:35 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north-northeast of Salina Cruz at a depth of 133km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca?
In the past 10 years, 9266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salina Cruz. This averages to 927 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 hours.
