
Quiché
Earthquakes in Quiché
Latest earthquakes in Quiché (Guatemala), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Quiché
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Quiché
Quiché has recorded 30 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4 in 2023.
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30 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.4.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | 38 km ENE of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 252.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 20 km ESE of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 5.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 11 km SW of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 117.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 16 km NE of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 204.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 34 km ENE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | near Uspantan, Guatemala | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km WNW of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 192.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 16 km E of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 248.6 km | |
| 4.5 | 21 km NNW of Nebaj, Guatemala | 20.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 19 km ESE of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 108.3 km | |
| 4.5 | 23 km ENE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 33.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 43 km NE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 5.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 13 km NNE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 263.1 km | |
| 4.4 | 11 km SW of Chichicastenango, Guatemala | 162.2 km | |
| 4.4 | 14 km NNE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala | 253.9 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2023 | 2 | M6.4 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2018 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.4 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2009 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2008 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2004 | 1 | M3.7 |
| 2003 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2002 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 1996 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1993 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1981 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 1978 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 2 | M5.2 |