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Plate tectonics in the Americas Motagua Fault (green line) and the Middle America Trench (pink line). Earthquakes are relatively frequent occurrences in Guatemala. [1] The country lies in a major fault zone known as the Motagua and Chixoy-Polochic fault complex, which cuts across Guatemala and forms the tectonic boundary between the Caribbean plate and the North American plate.
The 2022 Guatemala earthquake occurred on the early morning of February 16, 2022 in the southern regions of Guatemala.The quake measured a moment magnitude of 6.2 and reached a peak intensity of VI (Strong) on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. [2]
The 2012 Guatemala earthquake occurred on November 7 at 10:35:45 local time.The shock had a moment magnitude of 7.4 and a maximum Mercalli Intensity of VII (Very strong).The epicenter was located in the Pacific Ocean, 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Champerico in the department of Retalhuleu. [1]
TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. The temblor struck just before 6 a.m. near the Mexican border town of Suchiate, where a river by the same name divides the two countries.
A strong earthquake shook the border of Mexico and Guatemala early Sunday, driving frightened residents into the streets. The temblor struck just before 6 a.m. near the Mexican border town of ...
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of El Salvador shook much of Central America from Nicaragua to Guatemala on Tuesday, sending residents in some cities ...
This is a list of earthquakes in 2024. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, ... Guatemala, Jalapa, 6 km (3.7 mi) east of Jalapa: 6.2 272.0
The earthquake of 22 June caused some damage to Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was the former capital before that status was moved to Guatemala City. The earthquake caused panic in El Salvador, where people fled to the streets. It triggered minor landslides and cracked adobe buildings. [12]