Latest earthquakes near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baja Verapaz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baja Verapaz, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 220 km S from Salamá |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 26 02:55AM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 252 km SW from Salamá |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 26 12:07AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 171 km W from Salamá |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 256 km SE from Salamá |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 256 km SE from Salamá |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:50AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 238 km W from Salamá |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:28AM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 207 km WSW from Salamá |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 249 km SSE from Salamá |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 233 km SSE from Salamá |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:08PM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 253 km WSW from Salamá |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 08:23AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 249 km W from Salamá |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Guatemala) |
M 5.0 | 289 km SE from Salamá |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 203 km S from Salamá |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:48PM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 288 km W from Salamá |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:00AM Guatemala) |
M 4.4 | 219 km WNW from Salamá |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:04AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 255 km SW from Salamá |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Guatemala) |
M 3.5 | 243 km SE from Salamá |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:24PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 248 km WSW from Salamá |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 08:47PM Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 202 km SE from Salamá |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:48PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 214 km WSW from Salamá |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 09:34AM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 194 km WNW from Salamá |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 03:00PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 242 km SW from Salamá |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 12:31PM Guatemala) |
M 3.6 | 259 km W from Salamá |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 258 km SSE from Salamá |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 258 km SSE from Salamá |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Baja Verapaz
Recent Baja Verapaz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baja Verapaz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baja Verapaz and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Baja Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baja 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 Baja Verapaz roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baja Verapaz in 2019. A total of 369 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baja 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 Baja Verapaz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baja 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 | 2537 | 94.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 120 | 4.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 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 Baja Verapaz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baja Verapaz occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) west of Salamá, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baja Verapaz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 165 kilometers (103 mi) west of Salamá. It is the strongest earthquake near Baja Verapaz in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baja 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 Baja Verapaz.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 183 km W from Salamá |
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 155 km W from Salamá |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.8 | 169 km SSW from Salamá |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.7 | 234 km WSW from Salamá |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.6 | 238 km SSE from Salamá |
| May 12, 2024 05:39AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 242 km WSW from Salamá |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 52 km W from Salamá |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 66 km SE from Salamá |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 255 km SE from Salamá |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 264 km SSE from Salamá |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Baja Verapaz
Earthquakes by city in Baja Verapaz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baja Verapaz.
When was the last earthquake in Baja Verapaz, Guatemala?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja Verapaz on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:17 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 220km south of Salamá at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja Verapaz on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south-southwest of Salamá at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baja Verapaz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 2674 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baja Verapaz. This averages to 267 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
