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Earthquakes in Guatemala
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Guatemala, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Guatemala
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days7
- Last year75
- Last 5 years403
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
171 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Guatemala in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 25.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Guatemala
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | depth 110 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | depth 36 km | |
| 4.5 | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala | depth 59 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | depth 120 km | |
| 4.5 | 100 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala | depth 18 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Guatemala, answered
Was there an earthquake in Guatemala today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Guatemala in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Guatemala have each year?
Over the last five years there were 403 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Guatemala, an average of 81 a year. 75 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Guatemala in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala. See this earthquake
Each earthquake is counted for the region of the nearest listed city within 300 km. Counts describe past activity and are not a forecast. Source: USGS.