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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.
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 122km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7299 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 729 earthquakes per year, or 60 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 12 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala in 2026. A total of 959 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala that year. The strongest had a 7.3 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 | 7041 | 96.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 239 | 3.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.25% |
| 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 256 kilometers (159 mi) west of Guatemala City, at a depth of 22 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the night of August 18, 2026 at 01:59 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Chiquimula at a depth of 31km 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, 7299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 730 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 hours.
