Latest earthquakes near Veracruz, Mexico today

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List of latest earthquakes near Veracruz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 20, 2025 15:43
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 88 km S
from Coatzacoalcos
May 20, 2025 15:38
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 198 km SSW
from Xalapa de Enríquez
May 20, 2025 15:33
(Mexico City)
M 3.0 292 km SSW
from Orizaba
May 20, 2025 14:29
(Mexico City)
M 3.5 141 km SW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 20, 2025 13:42
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 188 km S
from Coatzacoalcos
May 20, 2025 13:38
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 299 km SSW
from Orizaba
May 20, 2025 02:36
(Mexico City)
M 4.3 296 km S
from Veracruz
May 20, 2025 00:39
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 291 km SSE
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 23:55
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 266 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 23:12
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 266 km S
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 14:57
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 298 km SSW
from Orizaba
May 19, 2025 14:27
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 121 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 13:44
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 85 km SSE
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 10:07
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 186 km SSW
from Xalapa de Enríquez
May 19, 2025 03:26
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 75 km SW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 19, 2025 01:42
(Mexico City)
M 3.2 159 km SW
from Orizaba
May 18, 2025 19:32
(Mexico City)
M 4.0 185 km S
from Minatitlán
May 18, 2025 14:38
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 194 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 18, 2025 14:29
(Mexico City)
M 3.3 182 km SSW
from Minatitlán
May 18, 2025 03:56
(Mexico City)
M 3.6 95 km NNE
from Xalapa de Enríquez
May 18, 2025 03:52
(Mexico City)
M 4.2 88 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 18, 2025 03:22
(Mexico City)
M 3.4 195 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 18, 2025 01:50
(Mexico City)
M 3.0 300 km SSE
from Minatitlán
May 18, 2025 01:29
(Mexico City)
M 3.7 92 km SW
from Minatitlán
May 17, 2025 17:01
(Mexico City)
M 4.1 10 km E
from Coatzacoalcos

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Veracruz

Recent Veracruz Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Veracruz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Veracruz and elsewhere.

Veracruz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
605 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
May 20, 2025 15:43

Average

A total of 6054 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 605 earthquakes per year, or 50 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veracruz roughly every 14 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Veracruz with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Veracruz (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 5966 98.55%
Mag. 5 85 1.4%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Sep 19, 2017 13:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Apr 14, 1907 23:31.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Veracruz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 19, 2017 13:14
(Mexico City)
M 7.1 198 km SW
from Xalapa de Enríquez
Dec 17, 2015 13:49
(Mexico City)
M 6.6 275 km SSE
from Coatzacoalcos
Sep 23, 2017 07:53
(Mexico City)
M 6.1 182 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
Jan 4, 2020 22:40
(Mexico City)
M 5.9 194 km S
from Coatzacoalcos
Oct 6, 2023 23:06
(Mexico City)
M 5.9 138 km SSW
from Coatzacoalcos
May 5, 2025 02:28
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 267 km SE
from Coatzacoalcos
Aug 9, 2023 03:33
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 235 km SSE
from Coatzacoalcos
Sep 23, 2017 05:38
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 296 km S
from Coatzacoalcos
Jul 19, 2018 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 197 km SSW
from Xalapa de Enríquez
Jul 19, 2018 08:31
(Mexico City)
M 5.8 87 km SW
from Orizaba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Veracruz

Earthquakes by city in Veracruz

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Veracruz, Mexico.

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 May 20, 2025 at 15:43 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south of Coatzacoalcos at a depth of 147km 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, 6054 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veracruz. This averages to 605 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 hours.