Latest earthquakes near Zacatecas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zacatecas, Mexico, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zacatecas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zacatecas, it will show up within minutes.
Zacatecas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zacatecas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zacatecas in 2023. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zacatecas that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zacatecas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zacatecas 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 | 56 | 98.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.75% |
| 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 Zacatecas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zacatecas occurred on May 16, 2023 12:22 local time (America/Mexico_City timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 255 kilometers (158 mi) east of Zacatecas, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zacatecas in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zacatecas 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 Zacatecas.
Nearest earthquakes from Zacatecas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zacatecas. 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 Zacatecas.
When was the last earthquake in Zacatecas?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacatecas on the afternoon of May 8, 2026 at 16:06 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 249km north of Zacatecas at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zacatecas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zacatecas?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacatecas on the afternoon of May 16, 2023 at 12:22 local time (America/Mexico_City). The center of this earthquake was located 255km east of Zacatecas at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zacatecas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zacatecas?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zacatecas. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
