Latest earthquakes near San Marcos, Guatemala today

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List of latest earthquakes near San Marcos.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 17, 2025 06:42PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 161 km S
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 17, 2025 01:03PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.2 269 km N
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 17, 2025 01:42AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.3 163 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 11:31PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 145 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 09:47PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 190 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 06:23PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 145 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 04:20PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 111 km WNW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 03:59PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 106 km WSW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 01:12PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 150 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 11:52AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.7 242 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 09:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.2 127 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 09:22AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.4 134 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 09:01AM
(Guatemala)
M 4.1 132 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 04:24AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.5 215 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 02:49AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.7 177 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 02:15AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.6 227 km WNW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 16, 2025 12:01AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.9 274 km SE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 15, 2025 03:31PM
(Guatemala)
M 4.3 201 km SW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 15, 2025 01:34PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 168 km WNW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 15, 2025 06:10AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.2 130 km ESE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 15, 2025 06:07AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.1 189 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 15, 2025 05:33AM
(Guatemala)
M 2.5 134 km ESE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 14, 2025 08:24PM
(Guatemala)
M 3.3 13 km E
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 14, 2025 02:39PM
(Guatemala)
M 2.8 128 km ESE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 14, 2025 04:57AM
(Guatemala)
M 3.8 248 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Map of Latest Earthquakes near San Marcos

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.

San Marcos Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
534 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Jul 17, 2025 18:42

Average

A total of 5344 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 534 earthquakes per year, or 44 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Marcos roughly every 16 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of San Marcos with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near San Marcos (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 5148 96.33%
Mag. 5 177 3.31%
Mag. 6 18 0.34%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 22:49.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Sep 7, 2017 22:49.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near San Marcos.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 7, 2017 10:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 8.2 230 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 27 km WSW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jun 14, 2017 01:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.9 15 km N
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jun 22, 2017 06:31AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.8 163 km SSE
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Feb 1, 2019 10:14AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.7 81 km WSW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Dec 17, 2015 01:49PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.6 221 km WNW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
May 17, 2023 05:02PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 104 km E
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
May 12, 2024 05:39AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.4 96 km SW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Nov 19, 2019 10:27PM
(Guatemala)
M 6.3 197 km SW
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez
Jul 14, 2023 03:29AM
(Guatemala)
M 6.3 230 km W
from San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near San Marcos on the evening of July 17, 2025 at 18:42 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 161km south of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 19km 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, 5344 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Marcos. This averages to 534 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.