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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Apr 17 01:32AM Guatemala) |
M 3.0 | 291 km SE from Jutiapa |
| 10 hours ago (Apr 16 08:07PM Guatemala) |
M 3.1 | 291 km SE from Jutiapa |
| 19 hours ago (Apr 16 10:48AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 181 km S from Guatemala City |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 04:51AM Guatemala) |
M 3.7 | 222 km W from Quetzaltenango |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 04:23AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 79 km WNW from Quetzaltenango |
| 1 day ago (Apr 16 03:38AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 291 km SE from Guatemala City |
| 1 day ago (Apr 15 08:36AM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 276 km SSE from Chiquimula |
| 2 days ago (Apr 15 12:54AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 273 km WNW from Huehuetenango |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 07:38PM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 224 km WSW from Guatemala City |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 05:54PM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 298 km SE from Villa Nueva |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 08:44AM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 287 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 2 days ago (Apr 14 06:50AM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 240 km SE from Jutiapa |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 02:39AM Guatemala) |
M 3.7 | 271 km W from Quetzaltenango |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 02:34AM Guatemala) |
M 3.5 | 257 km WNW from Quetzaltenango |
| 3 days ago (Apr 14 02:13AM Guatemala) |
M 3.6 | 279 km WNW from Quetzaltenango |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 03:16PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 85 km WSW from Quetzaltenango |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 03:13PM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 282 km SE from Guatemala City |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 02:52PM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 195 km SW from Guatemala City |
| 3 days ago (Apr 13 06:42AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 254 km WSW from Guatemala City |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 03:12AM Guatemala) |
M 2.6 | 292 km SSE from Puerto Barrios |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 02:42AM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 239 km W from Quetzaltenango |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 02:40AM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 235 km WNW from Quetzaltenango |
| 4 days ago (Apr 13 12:51AM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 287 km WNW from Guatemala City |
| 4 days ago (Apr 12 04:24PM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 155 km S from Guatemala City |
| 4 days ago (Apr 12 03:48PM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 257 km WNW from Guatemala City |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Guatemala
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.
Feb 8, 2025 05:23PM
On Saturday Evening an Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea 209km from George Town (Cayman Islands).
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6189 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 618 earthquakes per year, or 51 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 14 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 7 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 | 5952 | 96.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 218 | 3.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 15 kilometers (9 mi) north of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guatemala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 96 kilometers (60 mi) north of Villa Nueva. It is the strongest earthquake near Guatemala in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 15 km N from San Pedro Sacatepéquez |
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 27 km WSW from San Pedro Sacatepéquez |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.8 | 99 km SSW from Villa Nueva |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.7 | 81 km WSW from San Pedro Sacatepéquez |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.6 | 207 km SE from Guatemala City |
| May 12, 2024 05:39AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 85 km W from Retalhuleu |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 61 km NNW from Guatemala City |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 6 km E from Jalapa |
| May 12, 2017 04:41AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 198 km SSE from Guatemala City |
| Jan 5, 2025 11:18AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 229 km SE from Guatemala City |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the night of April 17, 2025 at 01:32 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-east of Jutiapa at a depth of 29km 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 afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 96km southwest of Villa Nueva at a depth of 35km 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, 6189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 619 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 hours.
