Latest earthquakes near Orange Walk today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orange Walk, Belize, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orange Walk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orange Walk, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Orange Walk Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Orange Walk. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Orange Walk and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Orange Walk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orange Walk in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orange Walk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Orange Walk 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 | 35 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Orange Walk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orange Walk occurred on Aug 2, 2022 09:17 local time (America/Belize timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Orange Walk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orange Walk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on May 28, 2009 02:24, 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Orange Walk. It is the strongest earthquake near Orange Walk in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Orange Walk 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 Orange Walk.
Nearest earthquakes from Orange Walk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Orange Walk. 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 Orange Walk.
When was the last earthquake in Orange Walk?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orange Walk on the morning of July 17, 2026 at 08:48 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 607km southwest of Orange Walk at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orange Walk in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orange Walk?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orange Walk on the night of May 28, 2009 at 02:24 local time (America/Belize). The center of this earthquake was located 291km east-southeast of Orange Walk at a depth of 19km under water in the Caribbean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orange Walk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orange Walk?
In the past 10 years, 40 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orange Walk. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 91 days.
