Latest earthquakes near Veracruz, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Veracruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Veracruz (also known as Veracruz-Llave), it will show up within minutes.
Veracruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5823 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veracruz, Mexico in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 582 earthquakes per year, or 48 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veracruz roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veracruz in 2017. A total of 1046 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veracruz 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 Veracruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Veracruz 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 | 5737 | 98.52% |
| Mag. 5 | 83 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Veracruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veracruz occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) south-west of Xalapa de Enríquez, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veracruz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1907 23:31, 256 kilometers (159 mi) south-west of Córdoba. It is the strongest earthquake near Veracruz in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Veracruz, 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 Veracruz.
Earthquakes by city in Veracruz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Veracruz, Mexico.
- Coatzacoalcos
- Córdoba
- Minatitlán
- Orizaba
- Poza Rica de Hidalgo (Poza Rica)
- Veracruz
- Xalapa de Enríquez (Xalapa)
Use this regional Veracruz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Túxpam de Rodríguez Cano, San Andrés Tuxtla, Martínez de la Torre, Coatepec, Papantla de Olarte, Acayucan, Tierra Blanca, Las Choapas, Pánuco, Río Blanco, Perote, Agua Dulce, Ciudad Mendoza, Tlapacoyan, Coatzintla, Jáltipan de Morelos, Huatusco, Tantoyuca, Cosamaloapan, Catemaco and Misantla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Veracruz.
When was the last earthquake in Veracruz, Mexico?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Veracruz on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:19 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 133km south of Coatzacoalcos at a depth of 126km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veracruz, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veracruz, Mexico?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Veracruz on the evening of April 14, 1907 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 256km south of Córdoba at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veracruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veracruz, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 5823 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veracruz. This averages to 582 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 hours.
