Latest earthquakes near Jutiapa today
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Recent Jutiapa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jutiapa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jutiapa and elsewhere.
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
Strong M6.2 Earthquake hit near Jalapa in Guatemala on Saturday Evening.
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Sunday Morning.
Jutiapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jutiapa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 255 earthquakes per year, or 21 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jutiapa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jutiapa in 2019. A total of 348 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jutiapa 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 Jutiapa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Jutiapa 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 | 2404 | 93.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 137 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jutiapa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jutiapa occurred on Oct 13, 2014 21:51 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Jutiapa, at a depth of 40 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jutiapa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 145 kilometers (90 mi) south-east of Jutiapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Jutiapa 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 Jutiapa 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 Jutiapa.
Nearest earthquakes from Jutiapa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jutiapa. 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 Jutiapa.
When was the last earthquake in Jutiapa?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jutiapa on the afternoon of July 26, 2024 at 17:15 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 178km east-southeast of Jutiapa at a depth of 174km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jutiapa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jutiapa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jutiapa on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west-southwest of Jutiapa at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jutiapa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jutiapa?
In the past 10 years, 2559 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jutiapa. This averages to 256 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
