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.
Tamaulipas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 112 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 | 111 | 99.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 0.89% |
| 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tamaulipas on the afternoon of May 19, 2025 at 12:00 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west-northwest 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, 112 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.
