Latest quakes in or near Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala, in the past 24 hours on Thursday, May 19, 2022 - list, stats and map

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Quakes in the past 24 hours:

2 quakes above magnitude 4
1 quake between magnitude 2 and 3

In the past 24 hours, Departamento de Retalhuleu was shaken by 2 quakes of magnitude 4.0 or above and 1 quake of magnitude 2.7.

A light magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred in North Pacific Ocean, Mexico, 2 hours and 31 minutes ago.

Strongest quake today: Mag. 4.2 | North Pacific Ocean, 36 km S of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico -

Past 7 days: Mag. 4.2 on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:52 am (GMT -5) – North Pacific Ocean, 36 km S of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico
Past 30 days: Mag. 4.9 on Friday, May 6, 2022 at 10:51 am (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 89 km SW of Ocos, Ocós, San Marcos, Guatemala
Past 90 days: Mag. 5.3 on Wednesday, Mar 30, 2022 at 10:00 am (GMT -6) – North Pacific Ocean, 71 km SW of Retalhuleu, Guatemala
Past 365 days: Mag. 6.2 on Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 at 1:12 am (GMT -6) – 33 km SW of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

Recent quakes above magnitude 1.0 in or near Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala (updated )

Past 24 hours:	3 quakes \| 1 quake M2+ \| 0 quakes M3+ \| 2 quakes M4+
Past 7 days:	22 quakes \| 7 quakes M2+ \| 10 quakes M3+ \| 5 quakes M4+
Past 30 days:	111 quakes \| 24 quakes M2+ \| 59 quakes M3+ \| 27 quakes M4+
Past 90 days:	321 quakes \| 49 quakes M2+ \| 176 quakes M3+ \| 94 quakes M4+ \| 1 quake M5+
Past 365 days:	936 quakes \| 55 quakes M2+ \| 586 quakes M3+ \| 284 quakes M4+ \| 9 quakes M5+ \| 1 quake M6+

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Showing quakes magnitude 0.1 or higher (3 quakes):

Date and time	Mag Depth	Nearest volcano (distance)	Location	Details	Map
Thursday, May 19, 2022 GMT (1 quake)
May 19, 2022 12:52 am (GMT -5) (May 19, 2022 05:52 GMT)	4.2 92 km		North Pacific Ocean, 36 km south of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico I FELT IT	More	Map
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 GMT (2 quakes)
May 18, 2022 3:02 pm (GMT -6) (May 18, 2022 21:02 GMT)	4.0 19 km		North Pacific Ocean, 64 km southwest of Retalhuleu, Guatemala I FELT IT	More	Map
May 18, 2022 4:13 am (GMT -6) (May 18, 2022 10:13 GMT)	2.7 33 km		North Pacific Ocean, 41 km south of Pueblo Nuevo, Guatemala	More	Map

Estimated combined seismic energy released: 1.9 x 10¹¹ joules (52.7 megawatt hours, equivalent to 45.3 tons of TNT) | about seismic energy

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Departamento de Retalhuleu Earthquake FAQ

When was the latest earthquake in Departamento de Retalhuleu?

The last earthquake in Departamento de Retalhuleu occurred 2 hours and 31 minutes ago: Light mag. 4.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 36 km south of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:52 am (GMT -5).

How many quakes were there in Departamento de Retalhuleu today?

In the past 24 hours, Departamento de Retalhuleu, Guatemala had 3 quakes up to magnitude 4.2.

What was the strongest quake in Departamento de Retalhuleu today?

The strongest earthquake in Departamento de Retalhuleu today occurred 2 hours and 31 minutes ago: Light mag. 4.2 earthquake - North Pacific Ocean, 36 km south of Pijijiapan, Chiapas, Mexico, on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12:52 am (GMT -5).

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