Latest earthquakes near Belize today

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List of latest earthquakes near Belize.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 11, 2023 15:07
(Belize)
M 4.3 147 km S
from San Ignacio
Oct 14, 2023 16:11
(Belize)
M 4.9 300 km SSE
from Belize City
Oct 9, 2023 01:53
(Belize)
M 3.5 272 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Oct 6, 2023 22:17
(Belize)
M 2.8 180 km SSE
from San Ignacio
Aug 17, 2023 15:11
(Belize)
M 4.7 296 km E
from Belize City
Aug 14, 2023 23:26
(Belize)
M 3.4 272 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Aug 8, 2023 02:12
(Belize)
M 4.8 246 km ESE
from Belize City
Aug 5, 2023 03:26
(Belize)
M 3.7 264 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Aug 1, 2023 23:00
(Belize)
M 3.6 262 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jul 31, 2023 02:45
(Belize)
M 3.7 265 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jul 24, 2023 08:22
(Belize)
M 4.1 270 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jul 24, 2023 04:42
(Belize)
M 3.9 254 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jul 23, 2023 12:23
(Belize)
M 4.7 262 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jul 18, 2023 18:22
(Belize)
M 6.5 496 km SSE
from San Ignacio
Jul 6, 2023 14:37
(Belize)
M 3.9 280 km W
from San Ignacio
Jun 1, 2023 13:50
(Belize)
M 3.9 239 km WSW
from San Ignacio
May 17, 2023 17:02
(Belize)
M 6.4 294 km SW
from San Ignacio
May 16, 2023 00:28
(Belize)
M 4.2 230 km ESE
from Belize City
May 11, 2023 21:01
(Belize)
M 4.0 242 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Feb 22, 2023 08:53
(Belize)
M 3.7 208 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Feb 22, 2023 01:46
(Belize)
M 3.8 211 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Feb 8, 2023 09:16
(Belize)
M 5.5 243 km ESE
from Belize City
Jan 27, 2023 09:40
(Belize)
M 4.4 224 km ESE
from Belize City
Jan 26, 2023 16:38
(Belize)
M 3.8 249 km WSW
from San Ignacio
Jan 22, 2023 03:51
(Belize)
M 3.7 270 km WSW
from San Ignacio

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Belize

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.

Belize Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
Nov 11, 2023 15:07

Average

A total of 107 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 2013. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Belize that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Belize with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Belize (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 98 91.59%
Mag. 5 7 6.54%
Mag. 6 2 1.87%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Belize

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On May 17, 2023 17:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Feb 4, 1976 03:01.

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 123 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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Belize.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 17, 2023 17:02
(Belize)
M 6.4 294 km SW
from San Ignacio
Apr 16, 2020 02:04
(Belize)
M 6.1 274 km ESE
from Belize City
Aug 10, 2020 08:13
(Belize)
M 5.7 259 km ESE
from Belize City
Feb 8, 2023 09:16
(Belize)
M 5.5 243 km ESE
from Belize City
Aug 2, 2022 09:17
(Belize)
M 5.4 170 km SSE
from Belize City
Aug 25, 2021 15:04
(Belize)
M 5.2 225 km S
from Belize City
Sep 25, 2022 15:30
(Belize)
M 5.1 185 km S
from Belize City
Apr 28, 2019 01:43
(Belize)
M 5.1 236 km ESE
from Belize City
Feb 2, 2016 13:36
(Belize)
M 5.0 221 km ESE
from Belize City
Sep 5, 2016 14:10
(Belize)
M 4.9 293 km E
from Belize City

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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 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize on the afternoon of November 11, 2023 at 15:07 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south of San Ignacio at a depth of 10km 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, 107 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 34 days.