Latest earthquakes near Zacapa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zacapa, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zacapa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zacapa, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Zacapa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Zacapa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Zacapa and elsewhere.
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
Strong M6.4 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Sunday Morning.
Zacapa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zacapa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zacapa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zacapa in 2019. A total of 229 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zacapa that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zacapa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zacapa 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 | 1711 | 92.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 118 | 6.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zacapa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zacapa occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Zacapa, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zacapa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 234 kilometers (145 mi) west of Zacapa. It is the strongest earthquake near Zacapa in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zacapa 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 Zacapa.
Nearest earthquakes from Zacapa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zacapa. 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 Zacapa.
When was the last earthquake in Zacapa?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacapa on the night of May 15, 2024 at 00:58 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Zacapa at a depth of 67km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zacapa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zacapa?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zacapa on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 234km south-southeast of Zacapa at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zacapa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zacapa?
In the past 10 years, 1841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zacapa. This averages to 184 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
