Latest earthquakes near Sololá today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sololá, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sololá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sololá, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sololá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sololá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sololá and elsewhere.
May 5, 2025 02:28AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near San Cristóbal de las Casas in Mexico on Monday Night.
May 1, 2025 11:00AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 199km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sololá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sololá in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 414 earthquakes per year, or 34 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sololá roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sololá in 2019. A total of 583 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sololá 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 Sololá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Sololá 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 | 3975 | 95.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 145 | 3.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 22 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sololá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sololá occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) west of Sololá, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sololá in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sololá 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 Sololá.
Nearest earthquakes from Sololá
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sololá. 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 Sololá.
When was the last earthquake in Sololá?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Sololá on the evening of May 13, 2025 at 21:44 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 222km south-east of Sololá at a depth of 26km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sololá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sololá?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sololá on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Sololá at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sololá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sololá?
In the past 10 years, 4143 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sololá. This averages to 414 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
