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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.
Aug 16, 2026 09:52AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
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).
Jul 18, 2026 08:18PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK struck on Saturday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Tapachula (Mexico).
San Marcos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6292 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 629 earthquakes per year, or 52 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near San Marcos roughly every 13 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near San Marcos in 2026. A total of 873 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of San Marcos 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 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 | 6067 | 96.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 207 | 3.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near San Marcos on the afternoon of August 16, 2026 at 14:28 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-east of San Pedro Sacatepéquez at a depth of 27km 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, 6292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from San Marcos. This averages to 629 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 hours.
