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.
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.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Poza Rica de Hidalgo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 123 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Poza Rica de Hidalgo roughly every 29 days.
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 | 119 | 96.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.81% |
| 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.
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.
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 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Poza Rica de Hidalgo on the morning of January 2, 2026 at 07:58 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 448km south-southwest of Poza Rica de Hidalgo at a depth of 35km 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, 123 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Poza Rica de Hidalgo. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
