Latest earthquakes near Petén, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Petén, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Petén? If an earthquake is happening right now near Petén, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours ago (Mar 26 12:07AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 279 km SW from San Benito |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 02:00AM Guatemala) |
M 4.4 | 288 km WSW from San Benito |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 09:34AM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 279 km SW from San Benito |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 01:52AM Guatemala) |
M 3.6 | 217 km W from San Benito |
| 12 days ago (Mar 13 01:01PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 182 km WSW from San Benito |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 04:55PM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 248 km W from San Benito |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 04:14AM Guatemala) |
M 3.6 | 290 km WSW from San Benito |
| 44 days ago (Feb 10 01:01AM Guatemala) |
M 3.1 | 289 km ESE from San Benito |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 02:54AM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 218 km WSW from San Benito |
| 49 days ago (Feb 5 01:01AM Guatemala) |
M 5.6 | 377 km SSW from San Benito |
| 49 days ago (Feb 4 11:06PM Guatemala) |
M 4.1 | 267 km SW from San Benito |
| 62 days ago (Jan 22 07:56PM Guatemala) |
M 4.8 | 280 km SSW from San Benito |
| 63 days ago (Jan 22 12:01AM Guatemala) |
M 4.2 | 227 km SE from San Benito |
| 74 days ago (Jan 10 09:33PM Guatemala) |
M 4.9 | 286 km WSW from San Benito |
| 75 days ago (Jan 10 02:13AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 295 km WSW from San Benito |
| 76 days ago (Jan 9 10:31AM Guatemala) |
M 5.8 | 369 km S from San Benito |
| 81 days ago (Jan 4 04:25AM Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 139 km W from San Benito |
| 83 days ago (Jan 1 01:45PM Guatemala) |
M 3.3 | 256 km WSW from San Benito |
| 86 days ago (Dec 30 08:49AM Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 267 km WSW from San Benito |
| 88 days ago (Dec 27 02:56PM Guatemala) |
M 3.9 | 296 km WNW from San Benito |
| Dec 12, 2024 04:26AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.3 | 190 km S from San Benito |
| Dec 11, 2024 01:48AM (Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 277 km SW from San Benito |
| Nov 19, 2024 08:56AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.7 | 278 km SSW from San Benito |
| Nov 19, 2024 04:22AM (Guatemala) |
M 4.0 | 293 km SW from San Benito |
| Nov 1, 2024 04:22PM (Guatemala) |
M 3.8 | 191 km W from San Benito |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Petén
Recent Petén Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Petén. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Petén and elsewhere.
Feb 5, 2025 01:01AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 136km from Guatemala City (Guatemala) on Wednesday Night.
Jan 9, 2025 10:31AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake hit near Sonsonate in El Salvador on Thursday Morning.
Petén Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Petén, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Petén roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petén in 2022. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petén that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Petén in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Petén 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 | 214 | 94.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 4.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Petén
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Petén occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-west of San Benito, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Petén in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Feb 4, 1976 03:01, 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-west of San Benito. It is the strongest earthquake near Petén 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 Petén, 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 Petén.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM (Guatemala) |
M 6.9 | 282 km SW from San Benito |
| May 17, 2023 05:02PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.4 | 222 km SSW from San Benito |
| Jul 20, 2024 08:53PM (Guatemala) |
M 6.2 | 253 km S from San Benito |
| Dec 13, 2021 01:03AM (Guatemala) |
M 5.7 | 270 km SW from San Benito |
| Nov 9, 2019 02:32AM (Guatemala) |
M 5.5 | 270 km S from San Benito |
| Jun 19, 2021 12:57PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.4 | 283 km WSW from San Benito |
| Aug 2, 2022 09:17AM (Guatemala) |
M 5.4 | 272 km ESE from San Benito |
| Aug 25, 2021 03:04PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.2 | 233 km SE from San Benito |
| Dec 15, 2017 03:07AM (Guatemala) |
M 5.1 | 298 km SW from San Benito |
| Sep 25, 2022 03:30PM (Guatemala) |
M 5.1 | 200 km SE from San Benito |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Petén
Earthquakes by city in Petén
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Petén, Guatemala.
Use this regional Petén earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Flores and Poptún.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Petén.
When was the last earthquake in Petén, Guatemala?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Petén on the night of March 26, 2025 at 00:07 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 279km southwest of San Benito at a depth of 223km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Petén, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Petén, Guatemala?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Petén on the night of February 4, 1976 at 03:01 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southeast of San Benito at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Petén since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Petén, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 227 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petén. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
