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.
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.
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.
Petén Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 244 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 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Petén roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Petén in 2025. A total of 36 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Petén that year. The strongest had a 5.8 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 | 227 | 93.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 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 126 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.
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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Petén on the morning of January 24, 2026 at 09:19 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-southeast of San Benito at a depth of 3km under water in the Caribbean Sea. 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, 244 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Petén. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
