Region · Guatemala
Earthquakes in Escuintla
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Escuintla, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala, on 2026-10-15.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Escuintla
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days4
- Last year42
- Last 5 years234
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
97 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Escuintla in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Feb 2025, with 10.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Escuintla
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Escuintla, answered
Was there an earthquake in Escuintla today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Escuintla in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Escuintla have each year?
Over the last five years there were 234 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Escuintla, an average of 47 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Escuintla in five years?
A magnitude 6.2 on Feb 16, 2022, 07:12 UTC, 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, 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.
03 — Cities
Cities in Escuintla
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Escuintla | 27 | 178 |
| Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa | 33 | 195 |
| Palin | 23 | 160 |
| Masagua | 33 | 196 |
| La Gomera | 40 | 231 |
| Puerto San Jose | 39 | 240 |
| Tiquisate | 40 | 224 |