Latest earthquakes near Quiché, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near Quiché.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 03:32AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 195 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 20, 2025 02:20AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 280 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 19, 2025 07:28PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 244 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 19, 2025 04:46PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 257 km SSE
from Chichicastenango
Jan 18, 2025 12:41PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 191 km SE
from Chichicastenango
Jan 17, 2025 01:28AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 232 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 16, 2025 04:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 171 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 15, 2025 12:05PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 239 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 14, 2025 01:54PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 295 km SE
from Chichicastenango
Jan 14, 2025 05:04AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 212 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 12, 2025 11:23PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 214 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 12, 2025 02:55PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 267 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 12, 2025 04:11AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 221 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 11, 2025 07:29PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.4 245 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 11, 2025 09:46AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 192 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 11, 2025 05:17AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 233 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 09:33PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.0 165 km NW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 03:41PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 225 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 10:17AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 150 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 05:02AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 295 km SE
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 04:53AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 299 km SE
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 04:02AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 236 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 02:49AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 240 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jan 10, 2025 02:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 141 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jan 9, 2025 11:37AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 163 km WSW
from Chichicastenango

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Quiché

Recent Quiché Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Quiché. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Quiché and elsewhere.

Quiché Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
393 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Jan 20, 2025 03:32

Average

A total of 3932 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Quiché, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 393 earthquakes per year, or 32 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Quiché roughly every 0 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Quiché in 2019. A total of 560 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Quiché that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Quiché in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Quiché 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 Quiché (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3764 95.73%
Mag. 5 146 3.71%
Mag. 6 21 0.53%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 1 0.03%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Quiché

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 22:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 22:49.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Quiché occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) west of Chichicastenango, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Quiché in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Quiché, Guatemala 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 Quiché.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Quiché.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 7, 2017 10:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 8.2 300 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 97 km W
from Chichicastenango
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 72 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.8 137 km S
from Chichicastenango
Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.7 147 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
Dec 17, 2015 01:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 287 km WNW
from Chichicastenango
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 275 km SE
from Chichicastenango
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 156 km WSW
from Chichicastenango
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 38 km ENE
from Chichicastenango
Nov 19, 2019 10:27PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.3 254 km WSW
from Chichicastenango

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Quiché

Earthquakes by city in Quiché

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Quiché, Guatemala.

Use this regional Quiché earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Santa Cruz del Quiché and Nebaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Quiché.

When was the last earthquake in Quiché, Guatemala?

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Quiché on the night of January 20, 2025 at 03:32 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west of Chichicastenango at a depth of 91km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Quiché, Guatemala in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Quiché, Guatemala?

A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Quiché on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Chichicastenango at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Quiché since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Quiché, Guatemala?

In the past 10 years, 3932 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quiché. This averages to 393 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.