Latest earthquakes near Laredo, Texas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laredo, Texas, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laredo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laredo, it will show up within minutes.
Laredo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Laredo, Texas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laredo in 2021. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 186 mi of Laredo that year. The strongest had a 4.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Laredo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Laredo 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 | 31 | 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 Laredo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laredo occurred on Feb 17, 2024 00:32 local time (America/Chicago timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 135 miles (218 km) north-east of Laredo, at a depth of 1 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Laredo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Laredo, Texas 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 Laredo.
Nearest earthquakes from Laredo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laredo, Texas. 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 Laredo.
When was the last earthquake in Laredo, Texas?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Laredo on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 13:46 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Laredo at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laredo, Texas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laredo, Texas?
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laredo on the night of February 17, 2024 at 00:32 local time (America/Chicago). The center of this earthquake was located 218km north-east of Laredo at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Laredo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laredo, Texas?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laredo. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
