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Latest earthquakes near Huehuetenango today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Huehuetenango, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Huehuetenango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Huehuetenango, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Huehuetenango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Huehuetenango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Huehuetenango and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 07:49PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 124km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 12:26PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 11:15AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 11:03AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 105km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:01AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:00AM
On Friday Morning an M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Huehuetenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Huehuetenango in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 497 earthquakes per year, or 41 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Huehuetenango roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Huehuetenango in 2017. A total of 580 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Huehuetenango that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Huehuetenango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Huehuetenango 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 | 4790 | 96.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 166 | 3.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 15 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Huehuetenango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Huehuetenango occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west of Huehuetenango, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Huehuetenango in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Huehuetenango 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 Huehuetenango.
Nearest earthquakes from Huehuetenango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Huehuetenango. 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 Huehuetenango.
When was the last earthquake in Huehuetenango?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Huehuetenango on the evening of July 17, 2026 at 23:26 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Huehuetenango at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Huehuetenango in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Huehuetenango?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Huehuetenango on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west of Huehuetenango at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Huehuetenango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Huehuetenango?
In the past 10 years, 4973 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huehuetenango. This averages to 497 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
