off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 15:52
Nearby significant earthquake339 km from Cobán10 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Alta Verapaz
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Alta Verapaz
74 km SSW of Puerto Madero, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 07:31
Nearby significant earthquake299 km from Cobán35 km deep
Alta Verapaz, Guatemala Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours2
Past 7 Days38
Past 30 Days239
Past 365 Days2,317
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
239
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 203Intermediate-focus 36Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
239 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Alta Verapaz
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Alta Verapaz area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Alta Verapaz was 38. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Alta Verapaz area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Alta Verapaz in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 25, 2026, 05:59 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).