Latest earthquakes near Jalapa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jalapa, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jalapa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jalapa, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 168 km S from Jalapa |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 02:55AM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 259 km WSW from Jalapa |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 26 12:07AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 217 km WNW from Jalapa |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 256 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 194 km SE from Jalapa |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 194 km SE from Jalapa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:50AM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 281 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:50AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 275 km W from Jalapa |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:28AM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 224 km W from Jalapa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM Guatemala) |
M 3.2 | 251 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 187 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:03AM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 300 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM Guatemala) |
M 2.7 | 260 km SE from Jalapa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 173 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:08PM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 277 km W from Jalapa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 08:23AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 297 km WNW from Jalapa |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Guatemala) |
M 5.0 | 226 km SSE from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM Guatemala) |
M 3.7 | 249 km SE from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 147 km S from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:00AM Guatemala) |
M 4.4 | 271 km WNW from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:04AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 259 km WSW from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Guatemala) |
M 3.5 | 182 km SE from Jalapa |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:31AM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 293 km ESE from Jalapa |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:24PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 257 km WSW from Jalapa |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 09:06PM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 248 km SE from Jalapa |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jalapa
Recent Jalapa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jalapa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jalapa and elsewhere.
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.
Jalapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2620 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jalapa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 262 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jalapa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jalapa in 2019. A total of 359 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jalapa that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jalapa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jalapa 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 | 2469 | 94.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 133 | 5.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jalapa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jalapa occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) west-northwest of Jalapa, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jalapa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 153 kilometers (95 mi) west-northwest of Jalapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalapa 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 Jalapa 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 Jalapa.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 197 km WNW from Jalapa |
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 219 km W from Jalapa |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.8 | 147 km SW from Jalapa |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.7 | 265 km W from Jalapa |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.6 | 176 km SSE from Jalapa |
| Jul 18, 2023 06:22PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.5 | 290 km SE from Jalapa |
| May 12, 2024 05:39AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 267 km W from Jalapa |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 102 km WNW from Jalapa |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 6 km E from Jalapa |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 192 km SE from Jalapa |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Jalapa
Nearest earthquakes from Jalapa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jalapa. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 6 km E from Jalapa |
| Jan 10, 2018 09:43AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 23 km S from Jalapa |
| Jan 29, 2020 01:14AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 26 km S from Jalapa |
| Feb 21, 2024 05:01AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.7 | 32 km WSW from Jalapa |
| Jan 15, 2017 08:13AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.6 | 34 km SW from Jalapa |
| Nov 9, 2019 02:32AM (Guatemala) |
M 5.5 | 34 km WSW from Jalapa |
| Apr 25, 2018 04:18PM (Guatemala) |
M 4.9 | 39 km S from Jalapa |
| Oct 9, 2016 04:55PM (Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 39 km SSW from Jalapa |
| Aug 13, 2023 12:22AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 40 km SE from Jalapa |
| Mar 28, 2021 07:49PM (Guatemala) |
M 4.6 | 44 km SE from Jalapa |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Jalapa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jalapa.
When was the last earthquake in Jalapa?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalapa on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:17 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south of Jalapa at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jalapa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jalapa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalapa on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 153km southwest of Jalapa at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jalapa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jalapa?
In the past 10 years, 2620 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalapa. This averages to 262 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
