Latest earthquakes near Chiquimula today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chiquimula, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chiquimula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chiquimula, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Oct 25, 2024 08:46AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 102km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Chiquimula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1983 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 198 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 7 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 | 1851 | 93.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 5.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.71% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Chiquimula, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chiquimula in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 95 kilometers (59 mi) west of Chiquimula. It is the strongest earthquake near Chiquimula 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 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Chiquimula on the morning of January 22, 2025 at 08:28 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 297km south-east of Chiquimula at a depth of 32km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 95km south-east of Chiquimula at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 1983 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chiquimula. This averages to 198 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
