Latest earthquakes near Petapa, Guatemala today
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Recent Petapa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Petapa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Petapa and elsewhere.
Aug 23, 2025 03:14AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 176km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Saturday Night.
Petapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3593 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petapa, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 359 earthquakes per year, or 29 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Petapa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petapa in 2019. A total of 480 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petapa 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 Petapa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Petapa 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 | 3424 | 95.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 148 | 4.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Petapa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petapa occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 162 kilometers (101 mi) west-northwest of Petapa, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Petapa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 261 kilometers (162 mi) west-northwest of Petapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Petapa 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 Petapa, 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 Petapa.
Nearest earthquakes from Petapa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Petapa, 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 Petapa.
When was the last earthquake in Petapa, Guatemala?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Petapa on the morning of November 17, 2025 at 06:58 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 115km southwest of Petapa at a depth of 12km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Petapa, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petapa, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Petapa on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-east of Petapa at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Petapa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petapa, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3593 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petapa. This averages to 359 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
