Latest earthquakes near Chichicastenango, Quiché today
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Recent Chichicastenango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chichicastenango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chichicastenango and elsewhere.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Dec 8, 2024 09:50PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near La Unión in El Salvador on Sunday Evening.
Chichicastenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3930 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chichicastenango, Quiché 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 Chichicastenango roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chichicastenango in 2019. A total of 560 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chichicastenango 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 Chichicastenango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Chichicastenango 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 | 3762 | 95.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 3.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 22 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chichicastenango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chichicastenango 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 Chichicastenango in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chichicastenango, Quiché 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 Chichicastenango.
Nearest earthquakes from Chichicastenango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chichicastenango, Quiché. 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 Chichicastenango.
When was the last earthquake in Chichicastenango, Quiché?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chichicastenango on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 22:43 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 150km west of Chichicastenango at a depth of 85km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chichicastenango, Quiché in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chichicastenango, Quiché?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chichicastenango 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 Chichicastenango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chichicastenango, Quiché?
In the past 10 years, 3930 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chichicastenango. This averages to 393 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
