Latest earthquakes near Quetzaltenango today
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Recent Quetzaltenango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quetzaltenango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quetzaltenango 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 M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Quetzaltenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5743 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quetzaltenango in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 574 earthquakes per year, or 47 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quetzaltenango roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quetzaltenango in 2026. A total of 955 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quetzaltenango that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quetzaltenango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Quetzaltenango 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 | 5517 | 96.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 3.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quetzaltenango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quetzaltenango occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) west of Quetzaltenango, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quetzaltenango in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Quetzaltenango 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 Quetzaltenango.
Nearest earthquakes from Quetzaltenango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Quetzaltenango. 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 Quetzaltenango.
When was the last earthquake in Quetzaltenango?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Quetzaltenango on the morning of September 8, 2026 at 11:02 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 159km south-east of Quetzaltenango at a depth of 7km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quetzaltenango in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Quetzaltenango?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Quetzaltenango on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 257km west of Quetzaltenango at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quetzaltenango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Quetzaltenango?
In the past 10 years, 5743 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quetzaltenango. This averages to 574 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 hours.
