Latest earthquakes near Cayo, Belize today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cayo, Belize, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cayo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cayo, it will show up within minutes.
Cayo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cayo, Belize in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cayo in 2022. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cayo 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 Cayo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cayo 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 | 63 | 94.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 4.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cayo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cayo 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 Cayo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1976 03:01, 204 kilometers (127 mi) south-west of San Ignacio. It is the strongest earthquake near Cayo 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 Cayo, 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 Cayo.
Earthquakes by city in Cayo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cayo, Belize.
Use this regional Cayo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Belmopan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cayo.
When was the last earthquake in Cayo, Belize?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cayo on the afternoon of April 9, 2024 at 16:18 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of San Ignacio at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cayo, Belize in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cayo, Belize?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cayo on the night of February 4, 1976 at 03:01 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 204km south of San Ignacio at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cayo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cayo, Belize?
In the past 10 years, 67 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cayo. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
