Latest earthquakes near Quiché, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Quiché, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Quiché? If an earthquake is happening right now near Quiché, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Oct 25, 2024 08:46AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Quiché Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3918 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 391 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3750 | 95.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 147 | 3.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Quiché
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.
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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Quiché on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of Chichicastenango at a depth of 30km 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, 3918 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Quiché. This averages to 392 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
