Latest earthquakes near Tampico, Tamaulipas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tampico? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tampico, it will show up within minutes.
Tampico Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tampico, Tamaulipas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tampico in 2023. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tampico that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tampico in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tampico 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 | 58 | 98.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.69% |
| 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 Tampico
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tampico occurred on May 16, 2023 13:22 local time (America/Monterrey timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-northwest of Tampico, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tampico in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tampico, Tamaulipas 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 Tampico.
Nearest earthquakes from Tampico
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tampico, Tamaulipas. 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 Tampico.
When was the last earthquake in Tampico, Tamaulipas?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tampico on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 23:14 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west-southwest of Tampico at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tampico, Tamaulipas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tampico, Tamaulipas?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tampico on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 13:22 local time (America/Monterrey). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west-northwest of Tampico at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tampico since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tampico, Tamaulipas?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tampico. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
