Latest earthquakes near Villa Nueva, Guatemala today
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Recent Villa Nueva Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Villa Nueva. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Villa Nueva and elsewhere.
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean 124km 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.
Villa Nueva Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Villa Nueva, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 326 earthquakes per year, or 27 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Villa Nueva roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Villa Nueva in 2019. A total of 487 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Villa Nueva 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 Nueva in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Villa Nueva 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 | 3099 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 152 | 4.65% |
| 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 Villa Nueva
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Villa Nueva occurred on Jul 7, 2014 05:23 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) west of Villa Nueva, at a depth of 53 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Villa Nueva in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 96 kilometers (60 mi) west of Villa Nueva. It is the strongest earthquake near Villa Nueva 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 Villa Nueva, 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 Nueva.
Nearest earthquakes from Villa Nueva
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Villa Nueva, 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 Nueva.
When was the last earthquake in Villa Nueva, Guatemala?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Villa Nueva on the afternoon of December 7, 2023 at 15:17 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 172km west-southwest of Villa Nueva at a depth of 31km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Villa Nueva, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Villa Nueva, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Villa Nueva on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 96km southwest of Villa Nueva at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Villa Nueva since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Villa Nueva, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3268 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Villa Nueva. This averages to 327 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
