Latest earthquakes near Puebla, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puebla, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puebla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puebla, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 28 05:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 260 km SE from Tehuacán |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 28 04:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 283 km ESE from Tehuacán |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 28 04:02 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 77 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 16:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 271 km SSE from Puebla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 16:03 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 259 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 15:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 251 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 15:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 287 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 295 km S from Puebla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 13:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 208 km SW from Puebla |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 06:06 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 225 km ESE from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 299 km ESE from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:46 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 251 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:24 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 261 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 21:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 299 km E from Tehuacán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 19:14 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 238 km WSW from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 16:38 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 292 km S from Tehuacán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 15:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 276 km SW from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 11:20 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 285 km SSW from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 10:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 269 km S from Tehuacán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 09:20 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 258 km WSW from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 07:48 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 268 km S from Tehuacán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 04:43 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 275 km S from Tehuacán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 03:17 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 278 km SSW from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:42 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 279 km S from Puebla |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 02:32 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 279 km SSW from Puebla |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Puebla
Recent Puebla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puebla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puebla and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Feb 28, 2025 01:39PM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake hit near Ciudad de Huitzuco in Mexico on Friday Afternoon.
Puebla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2741 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puebla, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 274 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puebla roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puebla in 2018. A total of 409 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puebla that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Puebla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Puebla 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 | 2689 | 98.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puebla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puebla occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south of Puebla, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Puebla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jun 16, 1928 21:19, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south of Tehuacán. It is the strongest earthquake near Puebla in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Puebla, Mexico 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 Puebla.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 17:39 (Mexico City) |
M 7.2 | 296 km S from Puebla |
| Sep 19, 2017 13:14 (Mexico City) |
M 7.1 | 62 km SSW from Puebla |
| Sep 7, 2021 20:47 (Mexico City) |
M 7.0 | 284 km SW from Puebla |
| Feb 19, 2018 00:57 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 288 km SSE from Puebla |
| Oct 6, 2023 23:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 295 km ESE from Tehuacán |
| May 8, 2016 02:34 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 295 km S from Puebla |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 34 km SW from Tehuacán |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 68 km SSW from Tehuacán |
| Mar 3, 2022 08:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 212 km E from Tehuacán |
| Dec 7, 2023 14:03 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 102 km SSW from Puebla |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Puebla
Earthquakes by city in Puebla
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Puebla, Mexico.
Use this regional Puebla earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cholula, Atlixco, Amozoc de Mota, San Martin Texmelucan de Labastida, Teziutlan, Huauchinango, San Bernardino Tlaxcalancingo, Izúcar de Matamoros, San Andrés Cholula, Xicotepec de Juárez, Zacatlán, Tecamachalco, Ajalpan, Sanctorum, Tepeaca, Moyotzingo, Acatzingo, Huejotzingo, Cuautlancingo, Ciudad Serdán and Acajete.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Puebla.
When was the last earthquake in Puebla, Mexico?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Puebla on the night of March 28, 2025 at 05:27 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-east of Tehuacán at a depth of 70km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puebla, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puebla, Mexico?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puebla on the evening of June 16, 1928 at 21:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Tehuacán at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puebla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puebla, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 2741 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puebla. This averages to 274 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
