Latest earthquakes near Tabasco, Mexico today

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List of latest earthquakes near Tabasco.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 8, 2024 20:36
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 73 km NW
from Villahermosa
Oct 8, 2024 15:07
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 211 km SW
from Villahermosa
Oct 8, 2024 14:26
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 233 km S
from Villahermosa
Oct 7, 2024 17:30
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 220 km SW
from Villahermosa
Oct 6, 2024 05:39
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 292 km S
from Villahermosa
Oct 5, 2024 18:00
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 261 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 5, 2024 09:43
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 252 km SSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 5, 2024 05:20
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 286 km SW
from Villahermosa
Oct 5, 2024 05:02
(Mexico City)
M 3.9 277 km SSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 4, 2024 15:37
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 187 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 3, 2024 17:18
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 262 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 2, 2024 14:03
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 261 km SSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 1, 2024 16:47
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 286 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 1, 2024 16:40
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 178 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Oct 1, 2024 05:15
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 281 km W
from Villahermosa
Oct 1, 2024 02:50
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 221 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 30, 2024 16:06
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 272 km S
from Villahermosa
Sep 30, 2024 05:15
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 179 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 29, 2024 04:16
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 202 km SSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 28, 2024 09:04
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 179 km SW
from Villahermosa
Sep 27, 2024 14:38
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 276 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 27, 2024 12:53
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 203 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 27, 2024 04:02
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 238 km SW
from Villahermosa
Sep 26, 2024 15:32
(Mexico City)
M 3.8 210 km WSW
from Villahermosa
Sep 26, 2024 14:31
(Mexico City)
M 4.4 198 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.

Tabasco Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
314 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.1
Oct 8, 2024 20:36

Average

A total of 3148 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 314 earthquakes per year, or 26 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Tabasco with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Tabasco (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3104 98.6%
Mag. 5 42 1.33%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Dec 17, 2015 13:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.2
On Oct 20, 1995 20:38.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 7, 2023 00:06
(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 04:33
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 221 km SSW
from Villahermosa
Dec 13, 2021 01:03
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 285 km SSE
from Villahermosa
Mar 3, 2022 08:40
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 263 km W
from Villahermosa
Mar 1, 2023 22:40
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 249 km SW
from Villahermosa
May 20, 2017 12:58
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 161 km SW
from Villahermosa
Aug 5, 2015 04:13
(Mexico City)
M 5.7 220 km SSW
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tabasco on the evening of October 8, 2024 at 20:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 73km northwest of Villahermosa at a depth of 18km 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, 3148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tabasco. This averages to 315 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.