Latest earthquakes near Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xalapa de Enríquez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xalapa de Enríquez (also known as Xalapa), it will show up within minutes.
Xalapa de Enríquez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xalapa de Enríquez roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xalapa de Enríquez in 2025. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xalapa de Enríquez 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 Xalapa de Enríquez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Xalapa de Enríquez 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 | 403 | 97.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 2.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xalapa de Enríquez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xalapa de Enríquez occurred on Sep 19, 2017 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) south-west of Xalapa de Enríquez, at a depth of 48 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xalapa de Enríquez in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Xalapa de Enríquez, 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 Xalapa de Enríquez.
Nearest earthquakes from Xalapa de Enríquez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xalapa de Enríquez, 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 Xalapa de Enríquez.
When was the last earthquake in Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xalapa de Enríquez on the evening of December 15, 2025 at 23:12 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 234km south of Xalapa de Enríquez at a depth of 68km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Xalapa de Enríquez on the afternoon of September 19, 2017 at 13:14 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 198km southwest of Xalapa de Enríquez at a depth of 48km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xalapa de Enríquez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xalapa de Enríquez, Veracruz?
In the past 10 years, 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xalapa de Enríquez. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
