Latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 03:32AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 277 km W
from Cobán
Jan 19, 2025 04:46PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 287 km S
from Cobán
Jan 18, 2025 12:41PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 190 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 16, 2025 04:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 244 km W
from Cobán
Jan 14, 2025 01:54PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 294 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 11, 2025 09:46AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 248 km W
from Cobán
Jan 10, 2025 09:33PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.0 216 km W
from Cobán
Jan 10, 2025 10:17AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 247 km WSW
from Cobán
Jan 10, 2025 05:02AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 294 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 10, 2025 04:53AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 300 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 10, 2025 02:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 204 km W
from Cobán
Jan 9, 2025 11:37AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 260 km WSW
from Cobán
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 5.8 220 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 05:12PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 296 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 03:32PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 247 km SE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 03:12PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 294 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 02:25PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 299 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 11:54AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 300 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 11:49AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 299 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 298 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 4, 2025 09:37AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 289 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 4, 2025 08:24AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.5 281 km SSE
from Cobán
Jan 4, 2025 04:25AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 177 km NNW
from Cobán
Jan 3, 2025 04:22PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 271 km SW
from Cobán
Jan 3, 2025 04:01PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 275 km WSW
from Cobán

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alta Verapaz

Recent Alta Verapaz Earthquake News

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Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
235 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Jan 20, 2025 03:32

Average

A total of 2353 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 235 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Alta Verapaz with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Alta Verapaz (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2233 94.9%
Mag. 5 105 4.46%
Mag. 6 15 0.64%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Jun 14, 2017 01:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

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 155 kilometers (96 mi) west-southwest of Cobán, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alta Verapaz in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 198 kilometers (123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 155 km WSW
from Cobán
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 187 km WSW
from Cobán
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.8 205 km SSW
from Cobán
Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.7 240 km WSW
from Cobán
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 277 km SSE
from Cobán
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 62 km SW
from Cobán
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 253 km WSW
from Cobán
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 298 km SSE
from Cobán
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 103 km SSE
from Cobán
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 184 km SW
from Cobán

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the night of January 20, 2025 at 03:32 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Cobán at a depth of 91km 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 afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 198km south-southwest of Cobán at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 2353 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alta Verapaz. This averages to 235 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.