0 earthquakes recorded in Belize regional monitoring zone
Real-Time Earthquakes in Belize
Continuous seismic tracking along the Caribbean-North American plate boundary and Motagua Fault Zone.
Recent Earthquakes in Belize
LIVELive telemetry feed and seismic report for earthquakes in Belize.
Awaiting Seismic Telemetry
No recent events reported for global slug "world". Data streams automatically when earthquakes occur.
Active Fault Systems & Tectonic Setting
Geodynamic boundaries, subduction dynamics, and crustal deformation zones.
Belize is situated near the active transform boundary between the North American and Caribbean tectonic plates. The Motagua and Polochic fault systems to the south and the Swan Islands Transform Fault in the Caribbean Sea generate significant strike-slip seismic events felt across Belize.
Swan Islands Transform Fault
Sinistral Strike-SlipMajor oceanic transform fault in the western Caribbean Sea accommodating North American-Caribbean motion.
Motagua-Polochic Fault System
Sinistral Continental TransformContinental plate boundary cutting across Guatemala, producing M7.0+ strike-slip earthquakes felt throughout Belize.
Landmark & Historical Earthquakes
Significant seismic benchmarks, cataloged magnitudes, and geological impacts.
Offshore Roatán / Swan Islands
May 28, 2009Strong strike-slip event 60 km off the Caribbean coast; felt strongly across Belize with structural cracks in southern districts.
Great Swan Island, Caribbean Sea
January 9, 2018Major oceanic transform rupture triggering tsunami advisories across the western Caribbean and Belize cayes.
Motagua Fault, Guatemala
February 4, 1976Massive rupture on the Caribbean-North American plate boundary felt with structural shaking in Belize City and Stann Creek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about seismic activity, safety, and monitoring in Belize.
Does Belize have active earthquake faults within its borders?▾
Most seismic hazard in Belize originates from nearby plate boundary faults—principally the Motagua and Polochic faults to the south in Guatemala and the Swan Islands Transform Fault in the Caribbean Sea.
Are the Belize Cayes at risk from tsunamis?▾
Yes. Major earthquakes in the Cayman Trench or Swan Islands fault system can generate localized tsunamis in the western Caribbean that could impact low-elevation cayes.
Who manages earthquake disaster response in Belize?▾
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) coordinates disaster preparedness, early warnings, and emergency response across all six districts of Belize.