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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.
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.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Jalapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2823 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 282 earthquakes per year, or 23 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 | 2664 | 94.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 141 | 4.99% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.64% |
| 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 219 kilometers (136 mi) west of Jalapa, at a depth of 93 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 of Jalapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalapa in the past 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jalapa.
When was the last earthquake in Jalapa?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalapa on the evening of August 17, 2026 at 23:42 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west of Jalapa at a depth of 8km 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, 2823 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalapa. This averages to 282 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
