Latest earthquakes near Baja Verapaz, Guatemala today
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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.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Baja Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3054 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 305 earthquakes per year, or 25 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 2026. A total of 379 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baja Verapaz that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 8 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 | 2898 | 94.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 138 | 4.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 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 Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) west of Salamá, at a depth of 22 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 126 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.
Earthquakes by city in Baja Verapaz
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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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja Verapaz on the night of October 6, 2026 at 00:38 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 86km south of Salamá at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 3054 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baja Verapaz. This averages to 305 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
