Latest earthquakes near Cobán, Alta Verapaz today
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Recent Cobán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cobán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cobán and elsewhere.
Mar 26, 2026 05:07AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Pijijiapan in Mexico.
Mar 14, 2026 11:00PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Cobán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cobán, Alta Verapaz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 254 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cobán roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cobán in 2019. A total of 325 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cobán 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 Cobán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cobán 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 | 2427 | 95.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 104 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cobán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cobán 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 Cobán 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 Cobán 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 Cobán, Alta Verapaz 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 Cobán.
Nearest earthquakes from Cobán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cobán, Alta Verapaz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cobán.
When was the last earthquake in Cobán, Alta Verapaz?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cobán on the evening of April 8, 2026 at 18:50 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 19km north-east of Cobán at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cobán, Alta Verapaz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cobán, Alta Verapaz?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cobán 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 Cobán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cobán, Alta Verapaz?
In the past 10 years, 2547 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cobán. This averages to 255 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
