Latest earthquakes near Jalapa today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jalapa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 9, 2024 05:46PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 155 km S
from Jalapa
Oct 9, 2024 06:52AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 292 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 9, 2024 03:20AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 167 km SW
from Jalapa
Oct 8, 2024 11:58PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 286 km W
from Jalapa
Oct 8, 2024 01:33PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 262 km WSW
from Jalapa
Oct 8, 2024 12:31PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.7 273 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 8, 2024 10:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 247 km W
from Jalapa
Oct 7, 2024 09:10PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.7 290 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 7, 2024 06:03PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 279 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 7, 2024 07:20AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.6 261 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 6, 2024 02:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.5 273 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 6, 2024 11:34AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 168 km S
from Jalapa
Oct 5, 2024 10:14PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.1 268 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 5, 2024 09:34AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 248 km W
from Jalapa
Oct 2, 2024 05:49AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 234 km WSW
from Jalapa
Oct 2, 2024 04:51AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.5 170 km S
from Jalapa
Oct 2, 2024 04:21AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 201 km S
from Jalapa
Oct 1, 2024 03:23PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.3 255 km SE
from Jalapa
Oct 1, 2024 02:11PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 283 km SSE
from Jalapa
Oct 1, 2024 05:34AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 255 km WSW
from Jalapa
Sep 30, 2024 02:21PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 148 km SSE
from Jalapa
Sep 30, 2024 12:16PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 175 km SW
from Jalapa
Sep 30, 2024 11:38AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.6 183 km SSW
from Jalapa
Sep 30, 2024 05:47AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 262 km SE
from Jalapa
Sep 30, 2024 03:24AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.8 272 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.

Jalapa Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
258 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Oct 9, 2024 17:46

Average

A total of 2582 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 258 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jalapa (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2433 94.23%
Mag. 5 132 5.11%
Mag. 6 17 0.66%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Jalapa

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Jun 14, 2017 01:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 13, 2001 11:33.

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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 227 kilometers (141 mi) west-northwest of Jalapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Jalapa in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 8 km E
from Jalapa
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 161 km WSW
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Jalapa.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 8 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
Nov 9, 2019 02:32AM
(Guatemala)
M 5.5 34 km WSW
from Jalapa
Jan 15, 2017 08:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.6 34 km SW
from Jalapa
Oct 9, 2016 04:55PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.8 39 km SSW
from Jalapa
Apr 25, 2018 04:18PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.9 39 km S
from Jalapa
Aug 13, 2023 12:22AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.8 40 km SE
from Jalapa
Apr 21, 2018 05:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 44 km SW
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 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jalapa on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 17:46 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 155km south of Jalapa at a depth of 32km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south-east of Jalapa at a depth of 60km 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, 2582 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jalapa. This averages to 258 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.