Latest earthquakes near San Marcos, Guatemala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near San Marcos, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in San Marcos? If an earthquake is happening right now near San Marcos, it will show up within minutes.
Recent San Marcos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near San Marcos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near San Marcos and elsewhere.
Dec 21, 2025 08:20PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean 118km from Tapachula (Mexico).
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
San Marcos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5554 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of San Marcos, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 555 earthquakes per year, or 46 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Marcos roughly every 15 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Marcos in 2017. A total of 784 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Marcos that year. The strongest had a 8.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of San Marcos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near San Marcos 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 | 5357 | 96.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 178 | 3.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near San Marcos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near San Marcos occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of San Pedro Sacatepéquez, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near San Marcos in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near San Marcos, 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 San Marcos.
Earthquakes by city in San Marcos
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in San Marcos, Guatemala.
Use this regional San Marcos earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including San Marcos and Comitancillo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near San Marcos.
When was the last earthquake in San Marcos, Guatemala?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near San Marcos on the night of January 8, 2026 at 04:01 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 124km south of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 45km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near San Marcos, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near San Marcos, Guatemala?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near San Marcos on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 230km west of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near San Marcos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near San Marcos, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 5554 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Marcos. This averages to 555 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 hours.
