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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.
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
Aug 12, 2026 06:30PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near San Miguel (El Salvador).
Jul 31, 2026 10:15AM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean 110km from Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Morning.
Jul 27, 2026 11:35PM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Monday Evening.
Jul 24, 2026 11:26PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico) on Friday Evening.
Jul 19, 2026 11:45AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.5 AFTERSHOCK struck in the North Pacific Ocean 104km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Sacatepéquez Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4430 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 443 earthquakes per year, or 36 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sacatepéquez roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sacatepéquez in 2026. A total of 743 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sacatepéquez 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 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 | 4232 | 95.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 4.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 19 | 0.43% |
| 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 233 kilometers (145 mi) west of Antigua Guatemala, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sacatepéquez in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 2001 11:33, 280 kilometers (174 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sacatepéquez on the afternoon of August 16, 2026 at 14:28 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-east of Antigua Guatemala at a depth of 27km 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 morning of January 13, 2001 at 11:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-east of Antigua Guatemala at a depth of 60km 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, 4430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sacatepéquez. This averages to 443 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
