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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.
Oct 17, 2026 07:59AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 115km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7520 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 752 earthquakes per year, or 62 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 11 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala in 2026. A total of 1202 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 | 7257 | 96.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 244 | 3.24% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.24% |
| 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 264 kilometers (164 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 Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 96 kilometers (60 mi) west of Villa Nueva. 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the afternoon of October 17, 2026 at 14:55 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west of Guatemala City at a depth of 57km 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, 7520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 752 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 hours.
