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.
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Guatemala City (Guatemala).
Sep 11, 2023 08:40PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Mapastepec (Mexico).
Aug 9, 2023 03:33AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Tonalá in Mexico on Wednesday Night.
Jul 29, 2023 07:10PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 194km from Villa Nueva (Guatemala) on Saturday Evening.
Jul 23, 2023 12:23PM
Shallow M4.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon near Huehuetenango in Guatemala.
Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador) on Tuesday Evening.
Alta Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 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
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.
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.
