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.
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 124 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.
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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Belize City 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 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.
