Belize
Earthquakes in Belize
Latest earthquakes in Belize on a live map, the strongest earthquakes in history, statistics by year and regions.
Live map – Belize
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Forecast for the area around: Belize City. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Belize City
- Tomorrow: Rain – Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm) · Belize City
Forecast for the area around: Belize. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Belize
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Belize
Belize has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.2 in 1988.
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3 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1988. The strongest was M4.2.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 113 km E of San Pedro, Belize | 10.0 km | |
| 4.1 | 142 km ESE of Belize City, Belize | 114.5 km | |
| 4.0 | 148 km E of San Pedro, Belize | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2001 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1998 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 1988 | 1 | M4.2 |