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.
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.
Guatemala City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3528 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 352 earthquakes per year, or 29 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 2025. A total of 459 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala City that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 | 3361 | 95.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 147 | 4.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.57% |
| 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 Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 267 kilometers (166 mi) west-northwest of Guatemala City. It is the strongest earthquake near Guatemala City 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 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala City on the night of February 11, 2026 at 01:25 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southeast of Guatemala City at a depth of 21km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-east of Guatemala City at a depth of 60km 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, 3528 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala City. This averages to 353 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
