Latest earthquakes near Izabal, Guatemala today
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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.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM
On Sunday Morning a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean near San Salvador (El Salvador).
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Izabal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 433 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 | 396 | 91.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 7.62% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 298 kilometers (185 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.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Izabal on the morning of January 19, 2025 at 09:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-southeast of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 5km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 433 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Izabal. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
