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Recent Chiquimula Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chiquimula. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chiquimula and elsewhere.
Apr 4, 2024 01:38AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Chiquimula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chiquimula in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 197 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chiquimula roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chiquimula in 2019. A total of 245 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chiquimula that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chiquimula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Chiquimula 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 | 1839 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 121 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chiquimula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chiquimula occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southeast of Chiquimula, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiquimula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 203 kilometers (126 mi) south-southeast of Chiquimula. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiquimula in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chiquimula 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 Chiquimula.
Nearest earthquakes from Chiquimula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chiquimula. 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 Chiquimula.
When was the last earthquake in Chiquimula?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiquimula on the night of May 2, 2024 at 04:25 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Chiquimula at a depth of 85km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chiquimula in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chiquimula?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiquimula on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 203km west-southwest of Chiquimula at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chiquimula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chiquimula?
In the past 10 years, 1973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiquimula. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
