Latest earthquakes near Orizaba, Veracruz today
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Recent Orizaba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Orizaba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Orizaba and elsewhere.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Orizaba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orizaba, Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 135 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Orizaba roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Orizaba in 2020. A total of 175 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Orizaba that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orizaba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Orizaba 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 | 1322 | 97.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 2.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Orizaba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orizaba occurred on Feb 16, 2018 17:39 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-southwest of Orizaba, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orizaba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1907 23:31, 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-southwest of Orizaba. It is the strongest earthquake near Orizaba in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Orizaba, 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 Orizaba.
Nearest earthquakes from Orizaba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Orizaba, 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 Orizaba.
When was the last earthquake in Orizaba, Veracruz?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Orizaba on the afternoon of January 5, 2026 at 16:53 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 241km east-southeast of Orizaba at a depth of 39km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orizaba, Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orizaba, Veracruz?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Orizaba on the evening of April 14, 1907 at 23:31 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 250km south of Orizaba at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orizaba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orizaba, Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 1351 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orizaba. This averages to 135 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
