Latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala today
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Recent Alta Verapaz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alta Verapaz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alta Verapaz and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 236 earthquakes per year, or 19 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alta Verapaz roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alta Verapaz in 2019. A total of 325 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alta Verapaz that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alta Verapaz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Alta Verapaz 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 | 2246 | 94.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 104 | 4.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alta Verapaz occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) west-southwest of Cobán, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alta Verapaz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 209 kilometers (130 mi) west-southwest of Cobán. It is the strongest earthquake near Alta Verapaz 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 Alta Verapaz, Guatemala 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 Alta Verapaz.
Earthquakes by city in Alta Verapaz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Use this regional Alta Verapaz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Panzos, San Cristóbal Verapaz and Chisec.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Alta Verapaz.
When was the last earthquake in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the afternoon of March 9, 2025 at 15:05 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 289km west-southwest of Cobán at a depth of 19km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 209km south-east of Cobán at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alta Verapaz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 2365 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alta Verapaz. This averages to 237 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
