Latest earthquakes near Tlaxcala today
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Recent Tlaxcala Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tlaxcala. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tlaxcala and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Tlaxcala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tlaxcala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tlaxcala roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tlaxcala in 2017. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tlaxcala that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tlaxcala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Tlaxcala 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 | 426 | 96.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 3.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tlaxcala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tlaxcala occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 91 kilometers (57 mi) south-southwest of Tlaxcala, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tlaxcala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jul 28, 1957 02:40, 269 kilometers (167 mi) south-southwest of Tlaxcala. It is the strongest earthquake near Tlaxcala in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tlaxcala 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 Tlaxcala.
Nearest earthquakes from Tlaxcala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tlaxcala. 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 Tlaxcala.
When was the last earthquake in Tlaxcala?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlaxcala on the morning of May 17, 2025 at 11:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south of Tlaxcala at a depth of 51km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tlaxcala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tlaxcala?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tlaxcala on the night of July 28, 1957 at 02:40 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southwest of Tlaxcala at a depth of 38km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tlaxcala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tlaxcala?
In the past 10 years, 441 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tlaxcala. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
