Latest earthquakes near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Pedro Sacatepéquez? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, it will show up within minutes.
Recent San Pedro Sacatepéquez Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Pedro Sacatepéquez. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Pedro Sacatepéquez and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 146km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
San Pedro Sacatepéquez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 517 earthquakes per year, or 43 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Pedro Sacatepéquez roughly every 16 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Pedro Sacatepéquez in 2017. A total of 784 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Pedro Sacatepéquez 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 San Pedro Sacatepéquez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near San Pedro Sacatepéquez 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 | 4976 | 96.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 3.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Pedro Sacatepéquez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Pedro Sacatepéquez occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Pedro Sacatepéquez in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos 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 San Pedro Sacatepéquez.
Nearest earthquakes from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos. 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 San Pedro Sacatepéquez.
When was the last earthquake in San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near San Pedro Sacatepéquez on the afternoon of February 21, 2025 at 17:32 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-northwest of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 74km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near San Pedro Sacatepéquez on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Pedro Sacatepéquez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Pedro Sacatepéquez, San Marcos?
In the past 10 years, 5173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Pedro Sacatepéquez. This averages to 517 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
