Latest earthquakes near Guatemala, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near Guatemala.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 3, 2024 11:37PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.7 90 km SSW
from Guatemala City
Nov 3, 2024 08:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 199 km WNW
from Guatemala City
Nov 3, 2024 05:16PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 219 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 3, 2024 01:51PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 287 km W
from Guatemala City
Nov 3, 2024 04:33AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 264 km W
from Guatemala City
Nov 3, 2024 03:23AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 253 km W
from Guatemala City
Nov 2, 2024 11:50PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.5 295 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 2, 2024 01:59PM
(Guatemala)
M 5.1 362 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 2, 2024 09:34AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 217 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 2, 2024 08:26AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 265 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 2, 2024 12:27AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 255 km SW
from Guatemala City
Nov 1, 2024 04:22PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 290 km NNW
from San Juan Sacatepéquez
Nov 1, 2024 03:16PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 195 km WNW
from Guatemala City
Nov 1, 2024 11:43AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 92 km SSE
from Villa Nueva
Nov 1, 2024 04:58AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 297 km SSE
from Villa Nueva
Nov 1, 2024 03:06AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 116 km NNW
from Guatemala City
Nov 1, 2024 02:35AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.8 292 km SE
from Guatemala City
Nov 1, 2024 01:15AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 280 km W
from Guatemala City
Oct 30, 2024 05:19AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 179 km SSE
from Guatemala City
Oct 30, 2024 01:13AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 264 km WNW
from Guatemala City
Oct 29, 2024 12:35PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 299 km W
from Mixco
Oct 29, 2024 02:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 195 km W
from Mixco
Oct 28, 2024 01:06PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 295 km WNW
from San Juan Sacatepéquez
Oct 28, 2024 04:18AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.9 259 km WNW
from Guatemala City
Oct 28, 2024 01:23AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.0 279 km W
from Guatemala City

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Guatemala

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.

Guatemala Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
350 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Nov 3, 2024 23:37

Average

A total of 3505 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 350 earthquakes per year, or 29 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala roughly every 1 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala in 2019. A total of 502 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Guatemala with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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 7 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Guatemala (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3337 95.21%
Mag. 5 150 4.28%
Mag. 6 18 0.51%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Guatemala

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Jun 14, 2017 01:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Aug 6, 1942 17:37.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guatemala occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) west of Guatemala City, at a depth of 93 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Guatemala.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 164 km W
from Guatemala City
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 143 km WNW
from Guatemala City
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.8 99 km SSW
from Villa Nueva
Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.7 199 km W
from Mixco
May 30, 2019 03:03AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 207 km SE
from Guatemala City
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 211 km W
from Guatemala City
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 61 km NNW
from Guatemala City
Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 63 km E
from Guatemala City
May 12, 2017 04:41AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 198 km SSE
from Guatemala City
Feb 16, 2022 01:12AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.2 97 km WSW
from Villa Nueva

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala on the evening of November 3, 2024 at 23:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 90km south-southwest of Guatemala City at a depth of 100km 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, 3505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala. This averages to 351 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.