Latest earthquakes near Izabal, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Izabal, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Izabal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Izabal, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 260 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 260 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Guatemala) |
M 5.0 | 312 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Guatemala) |
M 3.5 | 236 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 298 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 08:47PM Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 234 km SSW from Puerto Barrios |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 07:21PM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 248 km SE from Puerto Barrios |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 02:01AM Guatemala) |
M 3.6 | 283 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:57AM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 286 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 01:14AM Guatemala) |
M 3.1 | 283 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 296 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 05:38AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 296 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 12:13PM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 284 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 10:08AM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 280 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 02:35AM Guatemala) |
M 2.5 | 294 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 06:58PM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 277 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:02PM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 284 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 12:00PM Guatemala) |
M 2.8 | 279 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 09:51AM Guatemala) |
M 2.5 | 283 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 08:06PM Guatemala) |
M 3.0 | 277 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 02:52AM Guatemala) |
M 2.7 | 285 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 08:47AM Guatemala) |
M 2.8 | 286 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 03:27AM Guatemala) |
M 2.8 | 282 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 07:45AM Guatemala) |
M 3.0 | 285 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 32 days ago (Feb 22 01:57AM Guatemala) |
M 3.1 | 285 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Izabal
Recent Izabal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Izabal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Izabal and elsewhere.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Izabal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Izabal, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Izabal roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Izabal in 2018. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Izabal that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Izabal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Izabal 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 | 400 | 91.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 7.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Izabal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Izabal occurred on May 30, 2019 03:03 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) south-southwest of Puerto Barrios, at a depth of 58 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Izabal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southwest of Puerto Barrios. It is the strongest earthquake near Izabal 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 Izabal, 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 Izabal.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.6 | 291 km SSW from Puerto Barrios |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 247 km WSW from Puerto Barrios |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 283 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 187 km SW from Puerto Barrios |
| Jan 26, 2024 11:52PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.1 | 285 km SW from Puerto Barrios |
| Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.9 | 269 km SSW from Puerto Barrios |
| Apr 2, 2018 05:23PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.9 | 291 km S from Puerto Barrios |
| Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.9 | 300 km SSW from Puerto Barrios |
| 76 days ago (Jan 9 10:31AM Guatemala) |
M 5.8 | 267 km SSW from Puerto Barrios |
| Dec 7, 2015 04:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.7 | 298 km SW from Puerto Barrios |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Izabal
Earthquakes by city in Izabal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Izabal, Guatemala.
Use this regional Izabal earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Morales and El Estor.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Izabal.
When was the last earthquake in Izabal, Guatemala?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Izabal on the night of March 24, 2025 at 02:05 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 166km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Izabal, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Izabal, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Izabal on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southwest of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Izabal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Izabal, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 438 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Izabal. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
