Latest earthquakes near Minatitlán, Veracruz today
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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.
Apr 29, 2024 06:42PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Villaflores in Mexico.
Minatitlán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5145 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 514 earthquakes per year, or 42 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Minatitlán roughly every 17 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 | 5073 | 98.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 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 124 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.
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.
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 night of May 3, 2024 at 00:20 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south of Minatitlán at a depth of 100km 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, 5145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minatitlán. This averages to 515 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
