Latest earthquakes near Orizaba, Veracruz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orizaba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orizaba, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 14:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 297 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 14:51 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 291 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 14:45 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 298 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 14:43 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 298 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 31 14:29 Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 281 km ESE from Orizaba |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 31 14:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 298 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 04:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 296 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 04:44 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 286 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 03:52 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 272 km SE from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 03:13 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 294 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 31 02:57 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 294 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 16:25 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 297 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 14:17 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 221 km ESE from Orizaba |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 03:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 135 km S from Orizaba |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 02:03 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 262 km SE from Orizaba |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 01:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 267 km ESE from Orizaba |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 15:45 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 296 km ESE from Orizaba |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 14:46 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 123 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 01:57 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 199 km WSW from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 05:27 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 283 km SSE from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 04:12 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 272 km ESE from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 04:02 Mexico City) |
M 3.0 | 128 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 16:39 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 253 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 14:16 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 288 km SSW from Orizaba |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 13:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 299 km WSW from Orizaba |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Orizaba
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.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Orizaba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1256 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 125 earthquakes per year, or 10 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 | 1223 | 97.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 2.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2018 17:39 (Mexico City) |
M 7.2 | 290 km SSW from Orizaba |
| Sep 19, 2017 13:14 (Mexico City) |
M 7.1 | 150 km WSW from Orizaba |
| Feb 19, 2018 00:57 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 262 km S from Orizaba |
| Feb 19, 2018 00:56 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 293 km SSW from Orizaba |
| Oct 6, 2023 23:06 (Mexico City) |
M 5.9 | 296 km SE from Orizaba |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 121 km SSW from Orizaba |
| May 8, 2016 02:34 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 283 km SSW from Orizaba |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 87 km SW from Orizaba |
| Mar 3, 2022 08:40 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 193 km ESE from Orizaba |
| Dec 7, 2023 14:03 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 184 km WSW from Orizaba |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2022 18:27 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 18 km N from Orizaba |
| Sep 10, 2020 12:21 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 35 km ESE from Orizaba |
| Jan 17, 2024 08:10 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 39 km NW from Orizaba |
| Jun 4, 2024 07:06 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 50 km SSE from Orizaba |
| Apr 24, 2020 20:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 55 km NNW from Orizaba |
| Jul 23, 2019 14:03 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 58 km NW from Orizaba |
| Jan 5, 2019 03:32 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 60 km N from Orizaba |
| Jan 3, 2019 00:19 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 62 km N from Orizaba |
| Feb 12, 2018 02:40 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 78 km SSW from Orizaba |
| Oct 13, 2019 20:04 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 86 km ENE from Orizaba |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Orizaba
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Orizaba.
When was the last earthquake in Orizaba, Veracruz?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Orizaba on the afternoon of March 31, 2025 at 14:53 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-southwest of Orizaba at a depth of 3km 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, 1256 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orizaba. This averages to 126 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
