Latest earthquakes near Minatitlán, Veracruz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Minatitlán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Minatitlán, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 21:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 5 km WSW from Minatitlán |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 16:15 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 61 km S from Minatitlán |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 26 12:01 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 287 km S from Minatitlán |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 26 10:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 280 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 04:07 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 273 km S from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 15:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 169 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 13:04 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 264 km WSW from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 12:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 56 km S from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 112 km SW from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 08:43 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 279 km S from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 06:41 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 87 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:37 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 260 km WSW from Minatitlán |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:33 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 261 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 20:59 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 247 km SW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 15:06 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 66 km SE from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 13:57 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 169 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 13:25 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 295 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 13:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 270 km NW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 12:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 138 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 04:37 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 297 km SW from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:54 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 247 km S from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:36 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 244 km S from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:30 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 271 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:09 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 152 km S from Minatitlán |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 23:05 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 71 km SSW from Minatitlán |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Minatitlán
Recent Minatitlán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Minatitlán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Minatitlán 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).
Minatitlán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Minatitlán, Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 554 earthquakes per year, or 46 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Minatitlán roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Minatitlán in 2017. A total of 1008 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Minatitlán 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 Minatitlán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Minatitlán 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 | 5477 | 98.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 1.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Minatitlán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Minatitlán occurred on Jun 23, 2020 10:29 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.4 and struck 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-southwest of Minatitlán, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Minatitlán in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jan 14, 1931 18:50, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-southwest of Minatitlán. It is the strongest earthquake near Minatitlán 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 Minatitlán, 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 Minatitlán.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2020 10:29 (Mexico City) |
M 7.4 | 281 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| Dec 17, 2015 13:49 (Mexico City) |
M 6.6 | 263 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| Sep 23, 2017 07:53 (Mexico City) |
M 6.1 | 163 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| Jan 4, 2020 22:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 178 km S from Minatitlán |
| Oct 6, 2023 23:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 118 km SSW from Minatitlán |
| Aug 9, 2023 03:33 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 224 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| Sep 23, 2017 05:38 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 279 km S from Minatitlán |
| Sep 9, 2017 22:07 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 289 km S from Minatitlán |
| May 20, 2017 12:58 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 117 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| Aug 5, 2015 04:13 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 227 km SSE from Minatitlán |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Minatitlán
Nearest earthquakes from Minatitlán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Minatitlán, Veracruz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2017 08:10 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 6 km SSE from Minatitlán |
| 4 hours ago (Mar 26 21:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 5 km WSW from Minatitlán |
| Apr 27, 2024 20:15 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 8 km NNE from Minatitlán |
| Aug 24, 2023 22:56 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 11 km NNE from Minatitlán |
| Feb 11, 2022 14:08 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 13 km N from Minatitlán |
| Jan 27, 2020 17:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 16 km N from Minatitlán |
| Sep 29, 2018 01:29 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 18 km WNW from Minatitlán |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 02:16 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 18 km WNW from Minatitlán |
| May 2, 2020 06:11 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 17 km NW from Minatitlán |
| 65 days ago (Jan 20 19:50 Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 18 km N from Minatitlán |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Minatitlán
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Minatitlán.
When was the last earthquake in Minatitlán, Veracruz?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Minatitlán on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 21:27 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 5km west-southwest of Minatitlán at a depth of 47km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Minatitlán, Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Minatitlán, Veracruz?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Minatitlán on the evening of January 14, 1931 at 18:50 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Minatitlán at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Minatitlán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Minatitlán, Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 5547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minatitlán. This averages to 555 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 hours.
