Latest earthquakes near Veracruz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Veracruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Veracruz, it will show up within minutes.
Veracruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 131 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veracruz roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veracruz in 2020. A total of 213 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veracruz that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Veracruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Veracruz 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 | 1295 | 98.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 1.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Veracruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veracruz occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) west-southwest of Veracruz, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veracruz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Veracruz.
Nearest earthquakes from Veracruz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Veracruz.
When was the last earthquake in Veracruz?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Veracruz on the night of May 18, 2024 at 01:36 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south of Veracruz at a depth of 74km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veracruz?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Veracruz on the afternoon of September 19, 2017 at 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 257km west-southwest of Veracruz at a depth of 48km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veracruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 1313 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veracruz. This averages to 131 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
