Latest earthquakes near Guatemala today
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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.
Mar 26, 2026 05:07AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Thursday Night near Pijijiapan in Mexico.
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6656 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 665 earthquakes per year, or 55 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 13 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 | 6426 | 96.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 211 | 3.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.29% |
| 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 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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the morning of April 18, 2026 at 07:35 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 237km west of Quetzaltenango 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 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, 6656 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 666 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 hours.
