Latest earthquakes near Tabasco, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tabasco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tabasco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tabasco, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours ago (Mar 28 04:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 211 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 28 04:08 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 169 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 28 03:38 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 169 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 27 23:13 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 196 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 14:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 286 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 13:51 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 256 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 06:06 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 253 km W from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 04:11 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 224 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 199 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 27 03:04 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 157 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 21:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 177 km W from Villahermosa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 16:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 191 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 26 10:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 262 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 15:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 280 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 12:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 186 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 11:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 254 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 06:41 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 216 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 25 03:33 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 265 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 15:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 144 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 13:57 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 271 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 12:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 270 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 02:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 295 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 02:30 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 282 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 24 02:09 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 233 km SW from Villahermosa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 23:05 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 210 km WSW from Villahermosa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tabasco
Recent Tabasco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tabasco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tabasco and elsewhere.
Mar 5, 2025 03:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Salina Cruz (Mexico).
Tabasco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tabasco, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 331 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tabasco roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tabasco in 2017. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tabasco that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tabasco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tabasco 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 | 3275 | 98.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 1.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tabasco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tabasco occurred on Dec 17, 2015 13:49 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Villahermosa, at a depth of 85 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tabasco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Oct 20, 1995 20:38, 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-southwest of Villahermosa. It is the strongest earthquake near Tabasco 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 Tabasco, 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 Tabasco.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2015 13:49 (Mexico City) |
M 6.6 | 254 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| Sep 23, 2017 07:53 (Mexico City) |
M 6.1 | 274 km SW from Villahermosa |
| Oct 6, 2023 23:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 247 km WSW from Villahermosa |
| Jan 4, 2020 22:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 242 km SW from Villahermosa |
| Aug 9, 2023 03:33 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 221 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| Aug 5, 2015 04:13 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 220 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| Mar 1, 2023 22:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 249 km SW from Villahermosa |
| Sep 8, 2017 00:01 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 243 km SSW from Villahermosa |
| May 20, 2017 12:58 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 161 km SW from Villahermosa |
| Dec 13, 2021 01:03 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 285 km SSE from Villahermosa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tabasco
Earthquakes by city in Tabasco
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tabasco, Mexico.
Use this regional Tabasco earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cárdenas, Comalcalco, Tenosique, Macuspana, Huimanguillo, Teapa, Río de Teapa, Paraiso, Frontera, Playas del Rosario, Cunduacán and Jalpa de Méndez.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tabasco.
When was the last earthquake in Tabasco, Mexico?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabasco on the night of March 28, 2025 at 04:12 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 211km west-southwest of Villahermosa at a depth of 131km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tabasco, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tabasco, Mexico?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabasco on the evening of October 20, 1995 at 20:38 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southwest of Villahermosa at a depth of 159km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tabasco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tabasco, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 3317 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tabasco. This averages to 332 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
