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Latest earthquakes near Sacatepéquez, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sacatepéquez? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sacatepéquez, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sacatepéquez Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sacatepéquez. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sacatepéquez and elsewhere.
Jul 17, 2026 07:49PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 124km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 12:26PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Friday Afternoon in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Jul 17, 2026 11:15AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 11:03AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean 105km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:01AM
Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 17, 2026 10:00AM
On Friday Morning an M4.9 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Sacatepéquez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4014 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sacatepéquez, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 401 earthquakes per year, or 33 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sacatepéquez roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sacatepéquez in 2019. A total of 506 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sacatepéquez 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 Sacatepéquez in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Sacatepéquez 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 | 3835 | 95.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 159 | 3.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sacatepéquez
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sacatepéquez occurred on Jul 17, 2026 08:48 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) west of Antigua Guatemala, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sacatepéquez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 90 kilometers (56 mi) west of Antigua Guatemala. It is the strongest earthquake near Sacatepéquez 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 Sacatepéquez, 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 Sacatepéquez.
Earthquakes by city in Sacatepéquez
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala.
Use this regional Sacatepéquez earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ciudad Vieja, Santiago Sacatepéquez, Sumpango, San Lucas Sacatepéquez, Jocotenango, Alotenango and Santa María de Jesús.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sacatepéquez.
When was the last earthquake in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sacatepéquez on the evening of July 17, 2026 at 23:26 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 282km west of Antigua Guatemala at a depth of 16km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sacatepéquez, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sacatepéquez, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sacatepéquez on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 90km south-southwest of Antigua Guatemala at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sacatepéquez since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sacatepéquez, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 4014 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sacatepéquez. This averages to 401 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
