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.
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 124km 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.
Baja Verapaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2566 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 256 earthquakes per year, or 21 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 | 2430 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 123 | 4.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.51% |
| 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 Jul 7, 2014 05:23 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west of Salamá, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baja Verapaz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 178 kilometers (111 mi) west of Salamá. It is the strongest earthquake near Baja 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 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
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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baja Verapaz on the afternoon of December 7, 2023 at 15:17 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 226km southwest of Salamá at a depth of 31km 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 178km south-east of Salamá at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2566 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baja Verapaz. This averages to 257 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
