Latest earthquakes near El Progreso, Guatemala today
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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.
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 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
El Progreso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3104 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 310 earthquakes per year, or 25 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 2026. A total of 392 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of El Progreso 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 El Progreso in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 2940 | 94.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 146 | 4.7% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 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 Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) west of Sanarate, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near El Progreso in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 146 kilometers (91 mi) west of Sanarate. It is the strongest earthquake near El Progreso 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 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.
Earthquakes by city in El Progreso
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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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near El Progreso on the afternoon of November 6, 2026 at 14:31 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Sanarate at a depth of 84km under land. 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 afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 146km southwest of Sanarate at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. 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, 3104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Progreso. This averages to 310 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
