Latest earthquakes near Retalhuleu today
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Recent Retalhuleu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Retalhuleu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Retalhuleu and elsewhere.
Mar 26, 2026 05:07AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Pijijiapan in Mexico.
Retalhuleu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Retalhuleu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 529 earthquakes per year, or 44 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Retalhuleu roughly every 16 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Retalhuleu in 2017. A total of 672 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Retalhuleu that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Retalhuleu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Retalhuleu 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 | 5100 | 96.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 176 | 3.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Retalhuleu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Retalhuleu occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) west-northwest of Retalhuleu, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Retalhuleu in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Retalhuleu 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 Retalhuleu.
Nearest earthquakes from Retalhuleu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Retalhuleu. 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 Retalhuleu.
When was the last earthquake in Retalhuleu?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Retalhuleu on the evening of April 14, 2026 at 23:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 94km southwest of Retalhuleu at a depth of 38km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Retalhuleu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Retalhuleu?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Retalhuleu on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 245km west-northwest of Retalhuleu at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Retalhuleu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Retalhuleu?
In the past 10 years, 5296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Retalhuleu. This averages to 530 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
