Latest earthquakes near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tuxtepec? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tuxtepec, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Apr 29, 2024 06:42PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Villaflores in Mexico.
Tuxtepec Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4900 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 490 earthquakes per year, or 40 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuxtepec roughly every 0 days.
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 | 4828 | 98.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 1.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 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 124 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 May 18, 2024 at 15:35 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-east of Tuxtepec at a depth of 130km 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, 4900 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuxtepec. This averages to 490 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
