Latest earthquakes near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mazatenango? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mazatenango, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mazatenango Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mazatenango. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mazatenango and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Sunday Morning.
Apr 29, 2024 05:42PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Villaflores in Mexico.
Mazatenango Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4360 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mazatenango, Suchitepeque in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 436 earthquakes per year, or 36 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mazatenango roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mazatenango in 2019. A total of 622 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mazatenango 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 Mazatenango in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Mazatenango 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 | 4158 | 95.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 181 | 4.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mazatenango
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mazatenango occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west of Mazatenango, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mazatenango in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque 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 Mazatenango.
Nearest earthquakes from Mazatenango
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mazatenango, Suchitepeque. 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 Mazatenango.
When was the last earthquake in Mazatenango, Suchitepeque?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazatenango on the afternoon of May 16, 2024 at 16:43 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-northwest of Mazatenango at a depth of 96km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Mazatenango on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west of Mazatenango at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mazatenango since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mazatenango, Suchitepeque?
In the past 10 years, 4360 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mazatenango. This averages to 436 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
