Latest earthquakes near Puebla 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 (also known as Heróica Puebla de Zaragoza), it will show up within minutes.
Puebla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 867 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puebla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 86 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puebla roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puebla in 2018. A total of 118 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 | 834 | 96.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 3.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 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-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1907 23:31, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south of Puebla. It is the strongest earthquake near Puebla 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 Puebla 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Puebla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puebla. 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 Puebla.
When was the last earthquake in Puebla?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Puebla on the afternoon of May 2, 2024 at 16:21 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southwest of Puebla at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puebla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puebla?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Puebla on the evening of April 14, 1907 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-southeast of Puebla at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Puebla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puebla?
In the past 10 years, 867 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puebla. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
