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Latest earthquakes near Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guatemala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guatemala, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guatemala Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guatemala. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guatemala and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 07:49PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 124km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 12:26PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 11:15AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 11:03AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 105km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:01AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 09:57AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6797 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 679 earthquakes per year, or 56 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 12 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala in 2017. A total of 827 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Guatemala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Guatemala during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 6558 | 96.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 220 | 3.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.01% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guatemala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guatemala occurred on Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) west of Guatemala City, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guatemala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 267 kilometers (166 mi) west of Guatemala City. It is the strongest earthquake near Guatemala in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guatemala in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Guatemala.
Earthquakes by region of Guatemala
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Guatemala.
- Alta Verapaz
- Baja Verapaz
- Chimaltenango
- Chiquimula
- El Progreso
- Escuintla
- Guatemala
- Huehuetenango
- Izabal
- Jalapa
- Jutiapa
- Petén
- Quetzaltenango
- Quiché
- Retalhuleu
- Sacatepéquez
- San Marcos
- Santa Rosa
- Sololá
- Suchitepeque (Suchitepéquez)
- Totonicapán
- Zacapa
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guatemala.
When was the last earthquake in Guatemala?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the evening of July 17, 2026 at 19:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west of Guatemala City at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-east of Guatemala City at a depth of 60km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guatemala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 6797 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 680 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 hours.
