Latest earthquakes near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca today
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Recent Tuxtepec Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tuxtepec. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tuxtepec and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Tuxtepec Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 560 earthquakes per year, or 46 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuxtepec roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tuxtepec in 2020. A total of 867 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tuxtepec 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 | 5535 | 98.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 65 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tuxtepec
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tuxtepec occurred on Jun 23, 2020 10:29 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south of Tuxtepec, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tuxtepec in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jun 16, 1928 21:19, 241 kilometers (150 mi) south of Tuxtepec. It is the strongest earthquake near Tuxtepec 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 Tuxtepec, 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 Tuxtepec.
Nearest earthquakes from Tuxtepec
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tuxtepec, 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 Tuxtepec.
When was the last earthquake in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtepec on the afternoon of January 7, 2026 at 17:00 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 181km east-southeast of Tuxtepec at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuxtepec on the evening of June 16, 1928 at 21:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southwest of Tuxtepec at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tuxtepec since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca?
In the past 10 years, 5604 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuxtepec. This averages to 560 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 hours.
