Latest earthquakes near Quetzaltenango today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quetzaltenango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quetzaltenango, it will show up within minutes.
Quetzaltenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5086 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 508 earthquakes per year, or 42 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quetzaltenango roughly every 17 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quetzaltenango in 2019. A total of 623 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quetzaltenango 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 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 | 4897 | 96.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 172 | 3.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Quetzaltenango on the morning of May 19, 2026 at 10:01 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 137km south of Quetzaltenango at a depth of 1km 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, 5086 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quetzaltenango. This averages to 509 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
