Latest earthquakes near El Progreso, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near El Progreso, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in El Progreso? If an earthquake is happening right now near El Progreso, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 26 01:17PM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 184 km S from Sanarate |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 26 02:55AM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 245 km WSW from Sanarate |
| 20 hours ago (Mar 26 12:07AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 190 km WNW from Sanarate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:20AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 282 km SSE from Sanarate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 222 km SE from Sanarate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 02:05AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 222 km SE from Sanarate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:50AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 251 km W from Sanarate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 02:28AM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 206 km WSW from Sanarate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 06:04PM Guatemala) |
M 3.2 | 277 km SSE from Sanarate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 03:51PM Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 212 km SSE from Sanarate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 02:04AM Guatemala) |
M 2.7 | 287 km SE from Sanarate |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 03:07PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 196 km SSE from Sanarate |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:08PM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 257 km W from Sanarate |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 08:23AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 270 km WNW from Sanarate |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 02:15AM Guatemala) |
M 5.0 | 252 km SE from Sanarate |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 10:13PM Guatemala) |
M 3.7 | 276 km SE from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:20PM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 166 km S from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:48PM Guatemala) |
M 3.4 | 298 km W from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:00AM Guatemala) |
M 4.4 | 244 km WNW from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 01:04AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 246 km WSW from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 12:56AM Guatemala) |
M 3.5 | 210 km SE from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 10:24PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 242 km WSW from Sanarate |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 09:06PM Guatemala) |
M 2.9 | 275 km SE from Sanarate |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 08:47PM Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 167 km SE from Sanarate |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 06:48PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 217 km WSW from Sanarate |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near El Progreso
Recent El Progreso Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near El Progreso. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near El Progreso and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
El Progreso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2736 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of El Progreso, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 273 earthquakes per year, or 22 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near El Progreso roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near El Progreso in 2019. A total of 380 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Progreso that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of El Progreso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near El Progreso 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 | 2590 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 129 | 4.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near El Progreso
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near El Progreso occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 195 kilometers (121 mi) west of Sanarate, at a depth of 93 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Progreso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 6, 1915 19:18, 148 kilometers (92 mi) west of Sanarate. It is the strongest earthquake near El Progreso 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 El Progreso, 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 El Progreso.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 195 km W from Sanarate |
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 171 km W from Sanarate |
| Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.8 | 145 km SW from Sanarate |
| Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.7 | 243 km W from Sanarate |
| May 30, 2019 03:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.6 | 201 km SSE from Sanarate |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 74 km WNW from Sanarate |
| May 12, 2024 05:39AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 247 km W from Sanarate |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 227 km SSE from Sanarate |
| 80 days ago (Jan 5 11:18AM Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 219 km SE from Sanarate |
| Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 147 km WSW from Sanarate |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near El Progreso
Earthquakes by city in El Progreso
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in El Progreso, Guatemala.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near El Progreso.
When was the last earthquake in El Progreso, Guatemala?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near El Progreso on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 13:17 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south of Sanarate at a depth of 27km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near El Progreso, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near El Progreso, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near El Progreso on the evening of September 6, 1915 at 19:18 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 148km east-southeast of Sanarate at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near El Progreso since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near El Progreso, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 2736 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Progreso. This averages to 274 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
