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Latest earthquakes near Escuintla today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Escuintla, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Escuintla? If an earthquake is happening right now near Escuintla, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Escuintla Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Escuintla. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Escuintla and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 12:26PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 11:15AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 11:03AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 105km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:01AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 09:57AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 09:20AM
Shallow M6.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean 117km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Escuintla Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4048 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Escuintla in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 404 earthquakes per year, or 33 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Escuintla roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Escuintla in 2019. A total of 511 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Escuintla 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 Escuintla in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Escuintla 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 | 3870 | 95.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 158 | 3.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Escuintla
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Escuintla occurred on Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) west of Escuintla, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Escuintla in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 63 kilometers (39 mi) west of Escuintla. It is the strongest earthquake near Escuintla 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 Escuintla 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 Escuintla.
Nearest earthquakes from Escuintla
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Escuintla. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Escuintla.
When was the last earthquake in Escuintla?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Escuintla on the afternoon of July 17, 2026 at 16:00 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west of Escuintla at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Escuintla in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Escuintla?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Escuintla on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 63km southwest of Escuintla at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Escuintla since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Escuintla?
In the past 10 years, 4048 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Escuintla. This averages to 405 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
