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.
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.
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
Significant 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 19, 2026 11:45AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 104km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 18, 2026 08:18PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 18, 2026 07:47PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 134km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Salina Cruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10367 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 1036 earthquakes per year, or 86 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salina Cruz roughly every 8 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 | 10217 | 98.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 144 | 1.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 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.
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.
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salina Cruz on the afternoon of August 9, 2026 at 16:35 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-east of Salina Cruz at a depth of 63km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 10367 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salina Cruz. This averages to 1037 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 hours.
