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.
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.
Huehuetenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4155 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 415 earthquakes per year, or 34 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 | 3972 | 95.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 165 | 3.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Huehuetenango on the night of December 8, 2023 at 01:23 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-northwest of Huehuetenango at a depth of 95km 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, 4155 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Huehuetenango. This averages to 416 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
