Latest earthquakes near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Matehuala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Matehuala, it will show up within minutes.
Matehuala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Matehuala, San Luis Potosí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Matehuala in 2021. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Matehuala 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 Matehuala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Matehuala 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 | 81 | 98.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.22% |
| 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 Matehuala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Matehuala 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 Matehuala in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí 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 Matehuala.
Nearest earthquakes from Matehuala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Matehuala, San Luis Potosí. 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 Matehuala.
When was the last earthquake in Matehuala, San Luis Potosí?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Matehuala on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 23:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-southeast of Matehuala at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Matehuala on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 13:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 82km south-east of Matehuala at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Matehuala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Matehuala, San Luis Potosí?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Matehuala. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
