Latest earthquakes near Totonicapán today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Totonicapán, Guatemala, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Totonicapán? If an earthquake is happening right now near Totonicapán, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Totonicapán Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Totonicapán. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Totonicapán 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.
Totonicapán Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4615 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Totonicapán in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 461 earthquakes per year, or 38 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Totonicapán roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Totonicapán in 2019. A total of 604 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Totonicapán 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 Totonicapán in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 9 or above have occurred near Totonicapán 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 | 4430 | 95.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 164 | 3.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Totonicapán
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Totonicapán occurred on Sep 7, 2017 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala timezone). It had a magnitude of 8.2 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) west of Totonicapán, at a depth of 47 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Totonicapán in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Totonicapán 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 Totonicapán.
Nearest earthquakes from Totonicapán
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Totonicapán. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Totonicapán.
When was the last earthquake in Totonicapán?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Totonicapán on the night of January 15, 2026 at 03:33 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 162km south-east of Totonicapán at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Totonicapán in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Totonicapán?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Totonicapán on the evening of September 7, 2017 at 22:49 local time (America/Guatemala). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west of Totonicapán at a depth of 47km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Totonicapán since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Totonicapán?
In the past 10 years, 4615 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Totonicapán. This averages to 462 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
