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.
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 122km 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.
Mixco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3283 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 328 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 | 3114 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 152 | 4.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.52% |
| 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 154 kilometers (96 mi) west of Mixco, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mixco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 274 kilometers (170 mi) west of Mixco. It is the strongest earthquake near Mixco 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 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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Mixco on the night of November 27, 2023 at 01:44 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 181km west of Mixco at a depth of 96km under land. 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Mixco at a depth of 60km 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, 3283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mixco. This averages to 328 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
