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 17, 2026 11:02PM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 125km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Shallow M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 17, 2026 08:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.3 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Guatemala City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4053 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 405 earthquakes per year, or 33 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Guatemala City roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Guatemala City in 2026. A total of 708 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Guatemala City 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 City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 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 | 3855 | 95.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 179 | 4.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) west of Guatemala City, at a depth of 22 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 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Guatemala City on the night of October 6, 2026 at 00:38 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south-east of Guatemala City at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 4053 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Guatemala City. This averages to 405 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
