Latest earthquakes near Villa Canales, Guatemala today
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Recent Villa Canales Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Villa Canales. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Villa Canales and elsewhere.
Sep 25, 2024 12:43AM
On Wednesday Night a Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 108km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sep 21, 2024 08:25PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Saturday Evening.
Sep 14, 2024 10:58PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Aug 28, 2024 03:57PM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador) on Wednesday Afternoon.
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit near Jalapa in Guatemala on Saturday Evening.
Villa Canales Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Villa Canales, 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 Villa Canales roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Villa Canales in 2019. A total of 472 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Villa Canales 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 Villa Canales in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Villa Canales 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 | 3122 | 94.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 147 | 4.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 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 Villa Canales
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Villa Canales occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) west-northwest of Villa Canales, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Villa Canales in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 97 kilometers (60 mi) west-northwest of Villa Canales. It is the strongest earthquake near Villa Canales 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 Villa Canales, 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 Villa Canales.
Nearest earthquakes from Villa Canales
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Villa Canales, 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 Villa Canales.
When was the last earthquake in Villa Canales, Guatemala?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Villa Canales on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 17:46 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south-southeast of Villa Canales at a depth of 32km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Villa Canales, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Villa Canales, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Villa Canales on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 97km southwest of Villa Canales at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Villa Canales since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Villa Canales, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Villa Canales. This averages to 329 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
