Latest earthquakes near Escuintla today

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List of latest earthquakes near Escuintla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 2, 2024 01:59PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.1 364 km ESE
from Escuintla
Nov 2, 2024 09:34AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 213 km SE
from Escuintla
Nov 2, 2024 08:26AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 262 km SE
from Escuintla
Nov 2, 2024 12:27AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 210 km WSW
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 03:16PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 187 km NW
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 11:43AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 80 km SE
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 04:58AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 286 km SSE
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 03:06AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 143 km N
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 02:35AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.8 289 km SE
from Escuintla
Nov 1, 2024 01:15AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 254 km W
from Escuintla
Oct 30, 2024 05:19AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 163 km SE
from Escuintla
Oct 30, 2024 01:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 251 km WNW
from Escuintla
Oct 29, 2024 12:35PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 285 km W
from Escuintla
Oct 29, 2024 02:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 182 km WNW
from Escuintla
Oct 28, 2024 04:18AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 244 km WNW
from Escuintla
Oct 28, 2024 01:23AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 245 km W
from Escuintla
Oct 27, 2024 11:28PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 190 km WSW
from Escuintla
Oct 27, 2024 03:16PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 238 km W
from Escuintla
Oct 27, 2024 02:12PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 154 km SSE
from Escuintla
Oct 27, 2024 11:04AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 186 km W
from Escuintla
Oct 27, 2024 07:06AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 157 km SE
from Escuintla
Oct 26, 2024 11:39PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.6 287 km ESE
from Escuintla
Oct 26, 2024 05:06PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 290 km SE
from Escuintla
Oct 26, 2024 03:39PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.1 298 km SE
from Escuintla
Oct 26, 2024 02:50PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 274 km NW
from Escuintla

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Escuintla

Recent Escuintla Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Escuintla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Escuintla and elsewhere.

Escuintla Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
357 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.1
Nov 2, 2024 13:59

Average

A total of 3576 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Escuintla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 357 earthquakes per year, or 29 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Escuintla roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Escuintla in 2019. A total of 511 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Escuintla that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Escuintla with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Escuintla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Escuintla 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Escuintla (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3404 95.19%
Mag. 5 153 4.28%
Mag. 6 19 0.53%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Escuintla

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Jun 14, 2017 01:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Escuintla occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) west-northwest of Escuintla, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Escuintla in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 63 kilometers (39 mi) west-northwest of Escuintla. It is the strongest earthquake near Escuintla 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 Escuintla 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 Escuintla.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Escuintla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 148 km WNW
from Escuintla
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 137 km NW
from Escuintla
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.8 68 km SSW
from Escuintla
Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.7 184 km WNW
from Escuintla
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 201 km SE
from Escuintla
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 90 km N
from Escuintla
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 181 km W
from Escuintla
Nov 19, 2019 10:27PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.3 265 km W
from Escuintla
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 68 km WSW
from Escuintla
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 100 km ENE
from Escuintla

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Escuintla

Nearest earthquakes from Escuintla

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Escuintla. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Escuintla.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 2, 2020 12:38PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 8 km NNE
from Escuintla
Sep 27, 2020 03:40AM
(Guatemala)
M 5.3 11 km S
from Escuintla
Dec 7, 2015 04:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.7 14 km SW
from Escuintla
Apr 15, 2019 10:04PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.5 17 km NNE
from Escuintla
Dec 14, 2021 03:22PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.5 19 km E
from Escuintla
Jul 25, 2017 11:00AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 20 km SW
from Escuintla
Jun 17, 2018 08:32PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.7 20 km SSE
from Escuintla
Mar 27, 2019 04:46PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 20 km NNE
from Escuintla
Mar 3, 2017 05:01AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.6 24 km SSW
from Escuintla
Jun 23, 2024 10:32PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 23 km E
from Escuintla

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Escuintla

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Escuintla.

When was the last earthquake in Escuintla?

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Escuintla on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 13:59 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 364km east-southeast of Escuintla at a depth of 69km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Escuintla in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Escuintla?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Escuintla on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 63km southwest of Escuintla at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Escuintla since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Escuintla?

In the past 10 years, 3576 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Escuintla. This averages to 358 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.