Latest earthquakes near Quintana Roo, Mexico today
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Recent Quintana Roo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quintana Roo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quintana Roo and elsewhere.
Jun 8, 2026 01:00PM
On Monday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Gulf Of Mexico 156km from Pinar del Río (Cuba).
Quintana Roo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quintana Roo, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quintana Roo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Quintana Roo 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 | 20 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quintana Roo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quintana Roo occurred on Jun 8, 2026 13:00 local time (America/Cancun timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of Cancún, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quintana Roo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 28, 2009 03:24, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-east of Chetumal. It is the strongest earthquake near Quintana Roo 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 Quintana Roo, 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 Quintana Roo.
Earthquakes by city in Quintana Roo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Use this regional Quintana Roo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cozumel, Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Tulum.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Quintana Roo.
When was the last earthquake in Quintana Roo, Mexico?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Quintana Roo on the night of June 21, 2026 at 04:00 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of Cancún at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quintana Roo, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quintana Roo, Mexico?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quintana Roo on the night of May 28, 2009 at 03:24 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Chetumal at a depth of 19km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quintana Roo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quintana Roo, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quintana Roo. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
