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.
Recent Veracruz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Veracruz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Veracruz and elsewhere.
May 4, 2026 09:19AM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning near Pinotepa Nacional in Mexico.
Jan 2, 2026 07:58AM
Shallow M6.5 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near Acapulco de Juárez in Mexico.
Veracruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1663 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 166 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veracruz roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veracruz in 2025. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veracruz that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 1648 | 99.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Veracruz on the night of May 19, 2026 at 04:18 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south of Veracruz at a depth of 10km 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, 1663 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veracruz. This averages to 166 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
