Latest earthquakes near Tamaulipas, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tamaulipas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tamaulipas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tamaulipas, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Apr 12 15:11 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 120 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 12 15:03 Monterrey) |
M 4.2 | 123 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 12 13:39 Monterrey) |
M 3.9 | 113 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 4 days ago (Apr 9 04:07 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 179 km WSW from Tampico |
| 4 days ago (Apr 9 02:33 Monterrey) |
M 3.7 | 171 km WSW from Tampico |
| 4 days ago (Apr 8 17:37 Matamoros) |
M 2.6 | 172 km NNE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 6 days ago (Apr 7 02:06 Monterrey) |
M 3.6 | 184 km WSW from Tampico |
| 7 days ago (Apr 5 13:25 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 296 km SSE from Tampico |
| 11 days ago (Apr 2 00:21 Matamoros) |
M 2.9 | 224 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 11 days ago (Apr 1 22:38 Matamoros) |
M 2.1 | 224 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 12 days ago (Apr 1 04:06 Monterrey) |
M 3.7 | 133 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 14 days ago (Mar 29 21:41 Matamoros) |
M 2.3 | 225 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 18 days ago (Mar 26 04:19 Monterrey) |
M 3.7 | 129 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 18 days ago (Mar 26 03:40 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 120 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 18 days ago (Mar 25 14:18 Monterrey) |
M 3.3 | 125 km SW from Tampico |
| 19 days ago (Mar 25 08:10 Monterrey) |
M 4.1 | 117 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 19 days ago (Mar 25 03:02 Monterrey) |
M 3.4 | 115 km SW from Tampico |
| 19 days ago (Mar 24 15:31 Monterrey) |
M 3.4 | 120 km S from Ciudad Victoria |
| 20 days ago (Mar 23 16:31 Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 173 km WSW from Tampico |
| 20 days ago (Mar 23 12:40 Monterrey) |
M 4.0 | 162 km WSW from Tampico |
| 21 days ago (Mar 23 00:34 Monterrey) |
M 3.8 | 125 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 21 days ago (Mar 22 22:55 Matamoros) |
M 3.8 | 250 km WSW from Reynosa |
| 23 days ago (Mar 20 14:13 Matamoros) |
M 2.0 | 204 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 26 days ago (Mar 18 03:42 Matamoros) |
M 2.2 | 106 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 16 15:43 Monterrey) |
M 3.5 | 119 km SW from Tampico |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tamaulipas
Recent Tamaulipas Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tamaulipas. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tamaulipas and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2025 09:26PM
Unusually powerful M4.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near San Antonio in The United States.
Tamaulipas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tamaulipas, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tamaulipas in 2021. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tamaulipas that year. The strongest had a 4.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tamaulipas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tamaulipas 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 | 109 | 99.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.91% |
| 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 Tamaulipas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tamaulipas occurred on May 16, 2023 12:22 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 123 kilometers (76 mi) south-west of Ciudad Victoria, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tamaulipas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tamaulipas, 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 Tamaulipas.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 12:22 (Monterrey) |
M 5.0 | 123 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
| Feb 8, 2016 15:16 (Monterrey) |
M 4.7 | 293 km S from Tampico |
| Feb 17, 2024 00:32 (Matamoros) |
M 4.7 | 222 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| Jun 5, 2023 12:01 (Monterrey) |
M 4.6 | 130 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
| 73 days ago (Jan 29 21:26 Matamoros) |
M 4.5 | 242 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| Feb 17, 2024 00:20 (Matamoros) |
M 4.4 | 221 km NE from Nuevo Laredo |
| May 21, 2023 00:29 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 124 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
| Sep 4, 2021 05:35 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 298 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
| May 26, 2019 04:10 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 110 km WSW from Ciudad Victoria |
| Apr 29, 2018 17:00 (Monterrey) |
M 4.3 | 174 km SW from Ciudad Victoria |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Tamaulipas
Earthquakes by city in Tamaulipas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- Ciudad Madero (Cd Madero)
- Ciudad Victoria (Cd. Victoria)
- Heroica Matamoros
- Miramar
- Nuevo Laredo
- Reynosa
- Tampico
Use this regional Tamaulipas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ciudad Río Bravo, Ciudad Mante, Altamira, Valle Hermoso, San Fernando and Ciudad Miguel Alemán.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tamaulipas.
When was the last earthquake in Tamaulipas, Mexico?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamaulipas on the afternoon of April 12, 2025 at 15:11 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 120km west-southwest of Ciudad Victoria at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tamaulipas, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tamaulipas, Mexico?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamaulipas on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 12:22 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 123km southwest of Ciudad Victoria at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tamaulipas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tamaulipas, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tamaulipas. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
