Latest earthquakes near Guatemala City, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Guatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Guatemala City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Guatemala City (also known as Guate), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Guatemala City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Guatemala City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Guatemala City and elsewhere.
Aug 23, 2025 03:14AM
Shallow M6.0 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 176km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Saturday Night.
Guatemala City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Guatemala City, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 347 earthquakes per year, or 28 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala City roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala City in 2019. A total of 455 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala City 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 Guatemala City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Guatemala City 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 | 3311 | 95.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 147 | 4.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Guatemala City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Guatemala City occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 143 kilometers (89 mi) west-northwest of Guatemala City, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Guatemala City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 111 kilometers (69 mi) west-northwest of Guatemala City. It is the strongest earthquake near Guatemala City in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Guatemala City, 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 City.
Nearest earthquakes from Guatemala City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Guatemala City, Guatemala. 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 Guatemala City.
When was the last earthquake in Guatemala City, Guatemala?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala City on the night of November 18, 2025 at 03:40 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Guatemala City at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Guatemala City, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Guatemala City, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala City on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 111km southwest of Guatemala City at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Guatemala City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Guatemala City, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3478 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala City. This averages to 348 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
