Latest earthquakes near Puerto Barrios, Izabal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Puerto Barrios? If an earthquake is happening right now near Puerto Barrios, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Puerto Barrios Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Puerto Barrios. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Puerto Barrios and elsewhere.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Puerto Barrios Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Puerto Barrios, Izabal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Puerto Barrios roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Puerto Barrios in 2018. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Puerto Barrios 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 | 391 | 91.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.17% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Puerto Barrios
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios, Izabal 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 Puerto Barrios.
Nearest earthquakes from Puerto Barrios
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Puerto Barrios, Izabal. 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 Puerto Barrios.
When was the last earthquake in Puerto Barrios, Izabal?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Barrios on the night of February 4, 2025 at 05:45 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-southwest of Puerto Barrios at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Puerto Barrios, Izabal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Puerto Barrios, Izabal?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Puerto Barrios 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 Puerto Barrios since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Puerto Barrios, Izabal?
In the past 10 years, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Puerto Barrios. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
