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.
Sep 5, 2026 08:56PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sep 2, 2026 06:28AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Wednesday Morning.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2677 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 267 earthquakes per year, or 22 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 8 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 | 2546 | 95.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 114 | 4.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 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 Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) west of Cobán, at a depth of 22 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 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Alta Verapaz on the morning of September 7, 2026 at 08:21 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 95km east of Cobán at a depth of 1km 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 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, 2677 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alta Verapaz. This averages to 268 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
