Latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala today
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Recent Alta Verapaz Earthquake News
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Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2513 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 251 earthquakes per year, or 20 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 | 2394 | 95.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 103 | 4.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 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
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 Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-southwest of Cobán. It is the strongest earthquake near Alta Verapaz 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 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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the morning of February 18, 2026 at 06:51 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west-southwest of Cobán at a depth of 30km 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, 2513 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alta Verapaz. This averages to 251 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
