Latest earthquakes near Suchitepeque, Guatemala today
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Recent Suchitepeque Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Suchitepeque. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Suchitepeque and elsewhere.
Nov 28, 2025 02:06PM
On Friday Afternoon a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck near Quetzaltenango in Guatemala.
Suchitepeque Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suchitepeque, Guatemala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 479 earthquakes per year, or 39 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Suchitepeque roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Suchitepeque in 2019. A total of 622 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Suchitepeque that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Suchitepeque in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Suchitepeque 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 | 4605 | 95.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 172 | 3.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 21 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Suchitepeque
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suchitepeque occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west of Mazatenango, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Suchitepeque in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Suchitepeque, 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 Suchitepeque.
Earthquakes by city in Suchitepeque
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Suchitepeque, Guatemala.
Use this regional Suchitepeque earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Chicacao and San Pablo Jocopilas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Suchitepeque.
When was the last earthquake in Suchitepeque, Guatemala?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Suchitepeque on the evening of December 4, 2025 at 20:24 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south-east of Mazatenango at a depth of 21km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suchitepeque, Guatemala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suchitepeque, Guatemala?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Suchitepeque on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west of Mazatenango at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Suchitepeque since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suchitepeque, Guatemala?
In the past 10 years, 4799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suchitepeque. This averages to 480 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
