Latest earthquakes near San Luis Potosí, Mexico today
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San Luis Potosí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 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 9 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 | 95 | 98.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.04% |
| 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 13:22 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 124 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Luis Potosí on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 13:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-northwest of Matehuala at a depth of 13km 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, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Luis Potosí. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
