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.
Sep 5, 2026 08:56PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 135km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sep 2, 2026 06:28AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Wednesday Morning.
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
Shallow 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 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jalapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2825 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 | 2667 | 94.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 140 | 4.96% |
| 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 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 Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 120 kilometers (75 mi) west-northwest 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalapa on the morning of September 7, 2026 at 08:21 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 130km north of Jalapa at a depth of 1km under land. 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 evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 120km east-southeast of Jalapa at a depth of 15km under land. 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, 2825 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalapa. This averages to 283 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
