Latest earthquakes near Yucatán, Mexico today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yucatán, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yucatán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yucatán, it will show up within minutes.
Yucatán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yucatán, Mexico in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yucatán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Yucatán 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yucatán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yucatán occurred on Jan 11, 2015 21:49 local time (America/Merida timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) east-southeast of Mérida, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yucatán in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yucatán, Mexico 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 Yucatán.
Earthquakes by city in Yucatán
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Yucatán, Mexico.
Use this regional Yucatán earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kanasín, Valladolid, Tizimín, Umán, Progreso, Ticul, Tecax, Hunucmá, Motul, Oxkutzkab, Peto, Chichén-Itzá and Izamal.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yucatán.
When was the last earthquake in Yucatán, Mexico?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yucatán on the evening of November 6, 2022 at 18:32 local time (America/Merida). The center of this earthquake was located 27km south-east of Mérida at a depth of 172km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yucatán, Mexico in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yucatán, Mexico?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yucatán on the evening of January 11, 2015 at 21:49 local time (America/Merida). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east-southeast of Mérida at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yucatán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yucatán, Mexico?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yucatán. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
