Latest earthquakes near Villahermosa, Tabasco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Villahermosa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Villahermosa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Villahermosa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Villahermosa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Villahermosa and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 10:01AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 09:57AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Villahermosa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3787 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Villahermosa, Tabasco in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 378 earthquakes per year, or 31 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Villahermosa roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Villahermosa in 2017. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Villahermosa 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 Villahermosa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Villahermosa 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 | 3747 | 98.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 39 | 1.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Villahermosa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Villahermosa occurred on Sep 23, 2017 07:53 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Villahermosa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Villahermosa 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-west of Villahermosa. It is the strongest earthquake near Villahermosa in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Villahermosa, Tabasco 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 Villahermosa.
Nearest earthquakes from Villahermosa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Villahermosa, Tabasco. 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 Villahermosa.
When was the last earthquake in Villahermosa, Tabasco?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Villahermosa on the afternoon of July 18, 2026 at 14:47 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 262km southwest of Villahermosa at a depth of 99km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Villahermosa, Tabasco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Villahermosa, Tabasco?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Villahermosa 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 Villahermosa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Villahermosa, Tabasco?
In the past 10 years, 3787 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Villahermosa. This averages to 379 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
