Latest earthquakes near San Ignacio, Cayo today
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San Ignacio Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Ignacio, Cayo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Ignacio in 2022. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near San Ignacio 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 | 67 | 93.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 2.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Ignacio
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio, Cayo 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 San Ignacio.
Nearest earthquakes from San Ignacio
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Ignacio, Cayo. 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 San Ignacio.
When was the last earthquake in San Ignacio, Cayo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near San Ignacio on the afternoon of November 1, 2024 at 16:22 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of San Ignacio at a depth of 95km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Ignacio, Cayo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Ignacio, Cayo?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near San Ignacio 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 San Ignacio since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Ignacio, Cayo?
In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Ignacio. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
