Latest earthquakes near Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz today
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Recent Coatzacoalcos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Coatzacoalcos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Coatzacoalcos and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Mar 5, 2025 03:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Salina Cruz (Mexico).
Coatzacoalcos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 473 earthquakes per year, or 39 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Coatzacoalcos roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Coatzacoalcos in 2017. A total of 823 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Coatzacoalcos that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Coatzacoalcos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Coatzacoalcos 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 | 4668 | 98.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 1.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Coatzacoalcos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Coatzacoalcos occurred on Dec 17, 2015 13:49 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southeast of Coatzacoalcos, at a depth of 85 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Coatzacoalcos in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Mar 21, 1928 22:17, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Coatzacoalcos. It is the strongest earthquake near Coatzacoalcos 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 Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz 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 Coatzacoalcos.
Nearest earthquakes from Coatzacoalcos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. 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 Coatzacoalcos.
When was the last earthquake in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Coatzacoalcos on the night of March 22, 2025 at 00:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 123km southwest of Coatzacoalcos at a depth of 123km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Coatzacoalcos on the evening of March 21, 1928 at 22:17 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 297km southwest of Coatzacoalcos at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Coatzacoalcos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 4730 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Coatzacoalcos. This averages to 473 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
