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Latest earthquakes near Barberena, Santa Rosa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barberena, Santa Rosa, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barberena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barberena, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Barberena Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Barberena. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Barberena and elsewhere.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Barberena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barberena, Santa Rosa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 364 earthquakes per year, or 30 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Barberena roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Barberena in 2026. A total of 467 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Barberena that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barberena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Barberena 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 | 3444 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 176 | 4.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Barberena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barberena occurred on Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) west of Barberena, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Barberena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 99 kilometers (62 mi) west of Barberena. It is the strongest earthquake near Barberena in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barberena, Santa Rosa 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 Barberena.
Nearest earthquakes from Barberena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barberena, Santa Rosa. 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 Barberena.
When was the last earthquake in Barberena, Santa Rosa?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Barberena on the night of August 18, 2026 at 04:03 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of Barberena at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barberena, Santa Rosa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barberena, Santa Rosa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Barberena on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 99km west-southwest of Barberena at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Barberena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barberena, Santa Rosa?
In the past 10 years, 3640 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barberena. This averages to 364 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
