Latest earthquakes near Mixco, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mixco, Guatemala, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mixco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mixco, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mixco Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mixco. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mixco and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Sunday Morning.
Apr 29, 2024 05:42PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Villaflores in Mexico.
Mixco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mixco, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 334 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mixco roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mixco in 2019. A total of 493 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mixco 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 Mixco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mixco 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 | 3172 | 94.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 152 | 4.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mixco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mixco occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-northwest of Mixco, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mixco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 104 kilometers (65 mi) west-northwest of Mixco. It is the strongest earthquake near Mixco 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 Mixco, 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 Mixco.
Nearest earthquakes from Mixco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mixco, Guatemala. 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 Mixco.
When was the last earthquake in Mixco, Guatemala?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mixco on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 14:41 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west of Mixco at a depth of 9km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mixco, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mixco, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mixco on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 104km southwest of Mixco at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mixco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mixco, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3342 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mixco. This averages to 334 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
