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Latest earthquakes near Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antigua Guatemala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antigua Guatemala, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Antigua Guatemala Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Antigua Guatemala. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Antigua Guatemala 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).
Antigua Guatemala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 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 Antigua Guatemala roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Antigua Guatemala in 2026. A total of 743 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez 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 Antigua Guatemala.
Nearest earthquakes from Antigua Guatemala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez. 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 Antigua Guatemala.
When was the last earthquake in Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Antigua Guatemala 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 Antigua Guatemala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez?
In the past 10 years, 4430 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antigua Guatemala. This averages to 443 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
