Latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near Alta Verapaz.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 27, 2023 01:44AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 224 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 26, 2023 09:12PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 215 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 26, 2023 05:45PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 282 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 26, 2023 04:13PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 244 km W
from Cobán
Nov 26, 2023 04:25AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 260 km W
from Cobán
Nov 26, 2023 02:48AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 290 km W
from Cobán
Nov 25, 2023 10:54AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 252 km S
from Cobán
Nov 24, 2023 08:43PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 239 km SW
from Cobán
Nov 23, 2023 03:08AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 232 km W
from Cobán
Nov 19, 2023 04:33PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 193 km W
from Cobán
Nov 18, 2023 01:59AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 259 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 17, 2023 04:00PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 245 km S
from Cobán
Nov 17, 2023 12:48PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 284 km WNW
from Cobán
Nov 17, 2023 02:56AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 230 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 17, 2023 12:51AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 299 km W
from Cobán
Nov 16, 2023 03:57PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 222 km W
from Cobán
Nov 16, 2023 08:53AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 245 km SW
from Cobán
Nov 16, 2023 02:26AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 238 km SW
from Cobán
Nov 15, 2023 11:54PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 263 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 15, 2023 07:24PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 285 km SSE
from Cobán
Nov 14, 2023 02:41PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 278 km SE
from Cobán
Nov 14, 2023 01:33AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 255 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 13, 2023 02:06PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 210 km S
from Cobán
Nov 12, 2023 01:28AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 279 km WSW
from Cobán
Nov 11, 2023 03:07PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 135 km ENE
from Cobán

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Recent Alta Verapaz Earthquake News

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Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
229 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 27, 2023 01:44

Average

A total of 2297 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 229 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 2174 94.65%
Mag. 5 111 4.83%
Mag. 6 12 0.52%
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 Sep 6, 1915 19:18.

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 Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 209 kilometers (130 mi) west-southwest of Cobán. It is the strongest earthquake near Alta Verapaz in the past 123 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
Jul 7, 2014 05:23AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 239 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
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 184 km SW
from Cobán
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 286 km S
from Cobán
Oct 28, 2018 04:23PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.1 271 km S
from Cobán

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Alta Verapaz

Earthquakes by city in Alta Verapaz

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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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the night of November 27, 2023 at 01:44 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west-southwest of Cobán at a depth of 96km under land. 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, 2297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alta Verapaz. This averages to 230 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.