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.
Jan 16, 2026 12:08AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Night in the Caribbean Sea near San Pedro Sula (Honduras).
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
El Progreso Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2889 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 288 earthquakes per year, or 24 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 | 2741 | 94.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 130 | 4.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 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 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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near El Progreso on the afternoon of February 9, 2026 at 13:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south-southwest of Sanarate at a depth of 13km 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 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, 2889 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from El Progreso. This averages to 289 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
