Latest earthquakes near Tehuacán, Puebla today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tehuacán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tehuacán, it will show up within minutes.
Tehuacán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2319 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tehuacán, Puebla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 231 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tehuacán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tehuacán in 2018. A total of 397 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tehuacán 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 | 2270 | 97.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 1.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tehuacán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tehuacán occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-southwest of Tehuacán, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tehuacán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jun 16, 1928 21:19, 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-southwest of Tehuacán. It is the strongest earthquake near Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán, 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 Tehuacán.
Nearest earthquakes from Tehuacán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tehuacán, 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 Tehuacán.
When was the last earthquake in Tehuacán, Puebla?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehuacán on the morning of May 18, 2024 at 10:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south of Tehuacán at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tehuacán, Puebla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tehuacán, Puebla?
A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tehuacán 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 Tehuacán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tehuacán, Puebla?
In the past 10 years, 2319 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tehuacán. This averages to 232 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
