M 7.4 - 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala

  • 2012-11-07 16:35:46 (UTC)
  • 13.988°N 91.895°W
  • 24.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2020-10-20 23:23:02 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram
Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Guatemala.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 0 k*
II-III Weak 37 k*
IV Light 11,586 k*
V Moderate 6,680 k
VI Strong 3,063 k
VII Very Strong 470 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as tsunamis and landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
VII Champerico 8 k
VII San Jose La Maquina 0 k
VII Retalhuleu 37 k
VII Ocos 9 k
VII La Blanca 0 k
VII Flores Costa Cuca 12 k
VI Quetzaltenango 132 k
V Guatemala City 995 k
IV Tuxtla 481 k
IV Santa Ana 177 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)