Latest earthquakes near Belize today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Belize, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Belize? If an earthquake is happening right now near Belize, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Belize Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Belize. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Belize and elsewhere.
Jan 26, 2024 11:52PM
On Friday Evening a Strong M6.1 Earthquake struck near Guatemala City in Guatemala.
Belize Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Belize in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Belize in 2022. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Belize that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Belize in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Belize 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 | 96 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Belize
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Belize occurred on May 17, 2023 17:02 local time (America/Belize timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of San Ignacio, at a depth of 252 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Belize in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1976 03:01, 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-west of Belize City. It is the strongest earthquake near Belize in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Belize 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 Belize.
Earthquakes by region of Belize
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Belize.
When was the last earthquake in Belize?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize on the afternoon of April 9, 2024 at 16:18 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-southeast of Belize City at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Belize in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Belize?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize on the night of February 4, 1976 at 03:01 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-southwest of Belize City at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Belize since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Belize?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Belize. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
