Latest earthquakes near Corozal, Belize today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Corozal, Belize, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Corozal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Corozal (also known as Belize), it will show up within minutes.
Corozal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Corozal, 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 Corozal in 2022. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Corozal 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 Corozal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Corozal 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 | 58 | 87.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 10.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Corozal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Corozal occurred on Apr 16, 2020 02:04 local time (America/Belize timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) east-southeast of Belize City, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Corozal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1976 03:01, 260 kilometers (162 mi) east-southeast of Belize City. It is the strongest earthquake near Corozal 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 Corozal, 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 Corozal.
Earthquakes by city in Corozal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Corozal, Belize.
Use this regional Corozal earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Pedro.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Corozal.
When was the last earthquake in Corozal, Belize?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Corozal on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:06 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-southeast of Belize City at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Corozal, Belize in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Corozal, Belize?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Corozal 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 Corozal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Corozal, Belize?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Corozal. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
