Latest earthquakes near Guatemala, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guatemala, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guatemala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guatemala, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Jul 19, 2026 11:45AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 104km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 18, 2026 08:18PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4343 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guatemala, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 434 earthquakes per year, or 36 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala in 2026. A total of 683 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala 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 Guatemala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 4148 | 95.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 176 | 4.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west of Guatemala City, at a depth of 22 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) west 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, 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 city in Guatemala
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Guatemala, Guatemala.
Use this regional Guatemala earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chinautla, Amatitlán, Santa Catarina Pinula, San José Pinula, San Pedro Ayampuc, Fraijanes and Palencia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Guatemala.
When was the last earthquake in Guatemala?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the night of August 15, 2026 at 01:30 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 139km south of Guatemala City at a depth of 24km 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, 4343 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 434 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
