Latest earthquakes near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Playa del Carmen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Playa del Carmen, it will show up within minutes.
Playa del Carmen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Playa del Carmen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Playa del Carmen 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Playa del Carmen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Playa del Carmen occurred on Jan 11, 2015 21:49 local time (America/Cancun timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 50 kilometers (31 mi) south-west of Playa del Carmen, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Playa del Carmen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen.
Nearest earthquakes from Playa del Carmen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Playa del Carmen, 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 Playa del Carmen.
When was the last earthquake in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Playa del Carmen on the evening of November 6, 2022 at 19:32 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west of Playa del Carmen at a depth of 172km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Playa del Carmen on the evening of January 11, 2015 at 21:49 local time (America/Cancun). The center of this earthquake was located 50km southwest of Playa del Carmen at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Playa del Carmen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Playa del Carmen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
