Latest earthquakes near Chetumal, Quintana Roo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chetumal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chetumal, it will show up within minutes.
Chetumal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chetumal, Quintana Roo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chetumal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chetumal 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 | 15 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 16.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chetumal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chetumal occurred on Aug 2, 2022 10:17 local time (America/Cancun timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-southeast of Chetumal, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chetumal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 28, 2009 03:24, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Chetumal. It is the strongest earthquake near Chetumal 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 Chetumal, Quintana Roo 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 Chetumal.
Nearest earthquakes from Chetumal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chetumal, Quintana Roo. 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 Chetumal.
When was the last earthquake in Chetumal, Quintana Roo?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chetumal on the night of May 16, 2023 at 01:28 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-east of Chetumal at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chetumal, Quintana Roo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chetumal, Quintana Roo?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chetumal 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 Chetumal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chetumal, Quintana Roo?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chetumal. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
