Latest earthquakes near Izabal, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near Izabal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2023 03:00AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 292 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 28, 2023 11:55AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 294 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 15, 2023 07:24PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 289 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 14, 2023 02:41PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 202 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 13, 2023 02:06PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 288 km SW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 11, 2023 03:07PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 62 km W
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 9, 2023 09:52AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 290 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 8, 2023 01:44AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 296 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 7, 2023 07:39PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 185 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 5, 2023 01:09PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.7 293 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 4, 2023 10:24AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 287 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 1, 2023 03:52PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.3 337 km SW
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 28, 2023 09:10AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 290 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 20, 2023 10:27PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 151 km SE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 18, 2023 12:29PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 289 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 14, 2023 04:11PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.9 149 km SE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 12, 2023 02:00PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.6 147 km SE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 9, 2023 01:53AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 298 km W
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 7, 2023 09:39PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 281 km SW
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 7, 2023 03:10AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 277 km SSE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 6, 2023 10:17PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.8 20 km ESE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 6, 2023 12:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.3 300 km SSE
from Puerto Barrios
Oct 2, 2023 05:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 300 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Sep 24, 2023 05:18PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 294 km SE
from Puerto Barrios
Sep 20, 2023 08:37AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 297 km SSW
from Puerto Barrios

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Izabal

Recent Izabal Earthquake News

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Izabal Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
41 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Dec 2, 2023 03:00

Average

A total of 414 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 41 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Izabal with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Izabal (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 383 92.51%
Mag. 5 29 7.0%
Mag. 6 2 0.48%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Izabal

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On May 30, 2019 03:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 30, 2019 11:54PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.9 300 km SSW
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
Dec 7, 2015 04:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.7 298 km SW
from Puerto Barrios
Jun 17, 2018 08:32PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.7 289 km SW
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 27, 2015 05:46AM
(Guatemala)
M 5.6 296 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Dec 12, 2013 10:45PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.6 293 km S
from Puerto Barrios
Nov 9, 2019 02:32AM
(Guatemala)
M 5.5 226 km SW
from Puerto Barrios

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Izabal

Earthquakes by city in Izabal

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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 magnitude earthquake hit near Izabal on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:00 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Izabal. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.