Latest earthquakes near San Luis Potosí, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Luis Potosí, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Luis Potosí? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Luis Potosí, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 04:19 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 51 km SE from Matehuala |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 03:40 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 49 km SE from Matehuala |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 14:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 46 km SSE from Ciudad Valles |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 08:10 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 70 km SE from Matehuala |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 03:02 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 51 km SE from Ciudad Valles |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 15:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 76 km N from Ciudad Valles |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 16:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 62 km SW from Ciudad Valles |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 12:40 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 43 km SW from Ciudad Valles |
| 5 days ago (Mar 23 00:34 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 46 km SE from Matehuala |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 21:55 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 211 km N from Matehuala |
| 12 days ago (Mar 16 15:43 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 80 km SE from Ciudad Valles |
| 13 days ago (Mar 15 13:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 53 km NNE from Ciudad Valles |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 15:38 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 149 km NNE from Ciudad Valles |
| 14 days ago (Mar 14 01:26 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 231 km SSE from San Luis Potosí |
| 16 days ago (Mar 12 12:40 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 31 km W from Ciudad Valles |
| 18 days ago (Mar 10 03:37 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 73 km SW from Ciudad Valles |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 16:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 48 km SW from Ciudad Valles |
| 49 days ago (Feb 7 13:50 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 127 km N from Matehuala |
| 51 days ago (Feb 5 03:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 49 km SW from Ciudad Valles |
| 55 days ago (Feb 1 15:13 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 82 km WSW from Ciudad Valles |
| 57 days ago (Jan 30 13:14 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 42 km WSW from Ciudad Valles |
| 60 days ago (Jan 27 04:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 98 km NNE from San Luis Potosí |
| 67 days ago (Jan 20 10:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 97 km SSW from Ciudad Valles |
| 75 days ago (Jan 12 15:54 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 133 km ESE from San Luis Potosí |
| 77 days ago (Jan 10 13:14 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 114 km NNE from Matehuala |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Luis Potosí, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Luis Potosí in 2021. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Luis Potosí that year. The strongest had a 4.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Luis Potosí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near San Luis Potosí 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 | 109 | 99.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.91% |
| 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 San Luis Potosí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Luis Potosí occurred on May 16, 2023 12:22 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) south-east of Matehuala, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Luis Potosí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Nov 19, 1912 07:18, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-east of Ciudad Valles. It is the strongest earthquake near San Luis Potosí in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Luis Potosí, 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 San Luis Potosí.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 12:22 (Mexico City) |
M 5.0 | 82 km SE from Matehuala |
| Jun 5, 2023 12:01 (Mexico City) |
M 4.6 | 129 km NE from San Luis Potosí |
| Sep 5, 2021 23:49 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 55 km SSW from San Luis Potosí |
| Sep 5, 2021 21:31 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 63 km S from San Luis Potosí |
| May 21, 2023 00:29 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 80 km SE from Matehuala |
| Dec 22, 2017 12:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 265 km SE from Ciudad Valles |
| Apr 29, 2018 17:00 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 85 km NE from San Luis Potosí |
| May 8, 2018 06:11 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 270 km NW from Matehuala |
| May 26, 2019 04:10 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 163 km NNE from San Luis Potosí |
| Sep 4, 2021 05:35 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 52 km S from San Luis Potosí |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near San Luis Potosí
Earthquakes by city in San Luis Potosí
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Use this regional San Luis Potosí earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Rioverde, Ciudad Fernández, Tamazunchale, Ébano, Salinas de Hidalgo, Tamuín and Cárdenas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Luis Potosí.
When was the last earthquake in San Luis Potosí, Mexico?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Luis Potosí on the night of March 26, 2025 at 04:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 51km south-east of Matehuala at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Luis Potosí, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Luis Potosí, Mexico?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Luis Potosí on the morning of November 19, 1912 at 07:18 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southwest of Ciudad Valles at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Luis Potosí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Luis Potosí, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Luis Potosí. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
