Latest earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Poza Rica de Hidalgo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Poza Rica de Hidalgo (also known as Poza Rica), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Apr 1 10:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.8 | 268 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 25 14:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 188 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 25 03:02 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 179 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 15:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 286 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 13:18 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 146 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 8 days ago (Mar 24 12:59 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 255 km SSW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 16:31 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 226 km WNW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 14:51 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 161 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 12:40 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 240 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 23 03:37 Mexico City) |
M 3.3 | 148 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 10 days ago (Mar 22 04:27 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 280 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 20 10:53 Mexico City) |
M 3.6 | 170 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 18 19:38 Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 294 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 18 04:08 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 181 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 18 02:47 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 295 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 16 days ago (Mar 16 15:43 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 150 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 17 days ago (Mar 15 13:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.2 | 254 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 21:19 Mexico City) |
M 5.6 | 361 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 01:26 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 247 km W from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 00:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.9 | 282 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 20 days ago (Mar 12 12:40 Mexico City) |
M 3.4 | 253 km NW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 22 days ago (Mar 10 03:37 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 238 km WNW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 24 days ago (Mar 8 16:10 Mexico City) |
M 3.7 | 231 km WNW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 02:40 Mexico City) |
M 3.1 | 223 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| 28 days ago (Mar 4 00:58 Mexico City) |
M 3.5 | 269 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Recent Poza Rica de Hidalgo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Poza Rica de Hidalgo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2025 09:19PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck near Oaxaca in Mexico.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Poza Rica de Hidalgo in 2024. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Poza Rica de Hidalgo that year. The strongest had a 4.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Poza Rica de Hidalgo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Poza Rica de Hidalgo 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 | 107 | 96.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Poza Rica de Hidalgo occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-southwest of Poza Rica de Hidalgo, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, 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 Poza Rica de Hidalgo.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2017 13:14 (Mexico City) |
M 7.1 | 245 km SSW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 257 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jul 19, 2018 08:31 (Mexico City) |
M 5.8 | 291 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Dec 7, 2023 14:03 (Mexico City) |
M 5.7 | 285 km SSW from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Aug 4, 2021 04:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.8 | 218 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 8, 2016 15:16 (Mexico City) |
M 4.7 | 95 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Aug 26, 2016 07:23 (Mexico City) |
M 4.6 | 249 km ESE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jul 24, 2016 10:20 (Mexico City) |
M 4.5 | 289 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 15, 2017 03:56 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 195 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 15, 2017 03:56 (Mexico City) |
M 4.4 | 200 km ESE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Nearest earthquakes from Poza Rica de Hidalgo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2017 12:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 37 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 8, 2016 15:16 (Mexico City) |
M 4.7 | 95 km S from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 25, 2017 20:11 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 95 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Aug 31, 2022 10:30 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 100 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jan 16, 2022 17:58 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 99 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jul 22, 2020 09:25 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 106 km SE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Feb 24, 2022 02:49 (Mexico City) |
M 4.0 | 124 km E from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jan 3, 2019 00:19 (Mexico City) |
M 4.2 | 132 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Jan 5, 2019 03:32 (Mexico City) |
M 4.3 | 133 km SSE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
| Nov 30, 2022 07:01 (Mexico City) |
M 4.1 | 136 km ESE from Poza Rica de Hidalgo |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Poza Rica de Hidalgo
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Poza Rica de Hidalgo.
When was the last earthquake in Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Poza Rica de Hidalgo on the morning of April 1, 2025 at 10:47 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-east of Poza Rica de Hidalgo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Poza Rica de Hidalgo on the afternoon of September 19, 2017 at 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southwest of Poza Rica de Hidalgo at a depth of 48km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Poza Rica de Hidalgo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Poza Rica de Hidalgo, Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Poza Rica de Hidalgo. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
