Latest earthquakes near Santa Rosa, Guatemala today
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Santa Rosa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Rosa, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 339 earthquakes per year, or 28 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Santa Rosa roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Rosa in 2025. A total of 432 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Rosa that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santa Rosa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Rosa 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 | 3228 | 95.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 149 | 4.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 18 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Rosa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Rosa occurred on Jun 14, 2017 01:29 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) west-northwest of Barberena, at a depth of 120 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Rosa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 1942 17:37, 99 kilometers (62 mi) west-northwest of Barberena. It is the strongest earthquake near Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa.
Earthquakes by city in Santa Rosa
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santa Rosa, Guatemala.
Use this regional Santa Rosa earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cuilapa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santa Rosa.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Rosa, Guatemala?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Rosa on the afternoon of June 18, 2026 at 15:04 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 125km south of Barberena at a depth of 23km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Rosa, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Rosa, Guatemala?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Rosa on the afternoon of August 6, 1942 at 17:37 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 99km west-southwest of Barberena at a depth of 35km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Rosa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Rosa, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 3395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Rosa. This averages to 340 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
