Latest earthquakes near Belize City, Corozal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Belize City, Corozal, Belize, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Belize City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Belize City (also known as Ciudad de Belice), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 23:11 Belize) |
M 4.8 | 272 km ESE from Belize City |
| 48 days ago (Feb 10 01:01 Belize) |
M 3.1 | 223 km SSE from Belize City |
| 50 days ago (Feb 8 17:23 Belize) |
M 7.6 | 613 km E from Belize City |
| 57 days ago (Feb 1 11:48 Belize) |
M 4.9 | 297 km E from Belize City |
| 67 days ago (Jan 22 00:01 Belize) |
M 4.2 | 262 km SSW from Belize City |
| Oct 4, 2024 22:39 (Belize) |
M 4.1 | 250 km ESE from Belize City |
| Jul 20, 2024 20:53 (Belize) |
M 6.2 | 368 km SSW from Belize City |
| May 4, 2024 23:06 (Belize) |
M 2.8 | 299 km SSE from Belize City |
| May 4, 2024 00:39 (Belize) |
M 3.6 | 256 km ESE from Belize City |
| Apr 9, 2024 16:18 (Belize) |
M 4.0 | 235 km SSE from Belize City |
| Feb 3, 2024 19:25 (Belize) |
M 4.8 | 235 km ESE from Belize City |
| Jan 21, 2024 23:45 (Belize) |
M 4.0 | 201 km SSW from Belize City |
| Jan 6, 2024 14:56 (Belize) |
M 4.5 | 265 km ESE from Belize City |
| Nov 11, 2023 15:07 (Belize) |
M 4.3 | 211 km SSW from Belize City |
| Oct 14, 2023 16:11 (Belize) |
M 4.9 | 300 km SSE from Belize City |
| Oct 6, 2023 22:17 (Belize) |
M 2.8 | 206 km S from Belize City |
| Aug 21, 2023 10:56 (Belize) |
M 3.8 | 198 km SSE from Belize City |
| Aug 17, 2023 15:11 (Belize) |
M 4.7 | 296 km E from Belize City |
| Aug 8, 2023 02:12 (Belize) |
M 4.8 | 246 km ESE from Belize City |
| May 17, 2023 17:02 (Belize) |
M 6.4 | 385 km SW from Belize City |
| May 16, 2023 00:28 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 230 km ESE from Belize City |
| 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 14, 2023 20:37 (Belize) |
M 4.5 | 173 km SSE from Belize City |
| Sep 30, 2022 06:56 (Belize) |
M 4.1 | 195 km S from Belize City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Belize City
Recent Belize City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Belize City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Belize City and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Belize City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Belize City, Corozal 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 Belize City in 2022. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Belize City 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 City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Belize City 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 Belize City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Belize City 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 Belize City 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 Belize City in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Belize City, Corozal 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 City.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28, 2015 07:37 (Belize) |
M 4.9 | 215 km ESE from Belize City |
| Sep 5, 2016 14:10 (Belize) |
M 4.9 | 293 km E from Belize City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Belize City
Nearest earthquakes from Belize City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Belize City, Corozal. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2022 09:33 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 125 km SSE from Belize City |
| Dec 30, 2016 05:23 (Belize) |
M 4.4 | 150 km SSE from Belize City |
| Nov 19, 2015 19:49 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 153 km SE from Belize City |
| Jun 9, 2016 21:34 (Belize) |
M 4.7 | 160 km SE from Belize City |
| Aug 2, 2022 09:46 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 167 km SSE from Belize City |
| Aug 2, 2022 09:17 (Belize) |
M 5.4 | 170 km SSE from Belize City |
| Aug 2, 2022 09:33 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 172 km SSE from Belize City |
| Jan 14, 2023 20:37 (Belize) |
M 4.5 | 173 km SSE from Belize City |
| Aug 18, 2019 21:26 (Belize) |
M 4.2 | 181 km SE from Belize City |
| Sep 25, 2022 15:30 (Belize) |
M 5.1 | 185 km S from Belize City |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Belize City
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Belize City.
When was the last earthquake in Belize City, Corozal?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize City on the evening of March 14, 2025 at 23:11 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 272km east-southeast of Belize City at a depth of 10km under water in the Caribbean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Belize City, Corozal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Belize City, Corozal?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize City 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 City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Belize City, Corozal?
In the past 10 years, 66 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Belize City. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 55 days.
