Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Palin
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Palin, Escuintla, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 73 km (45 mi) W of Palin, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days4
- Last year23
- Last 5 years160
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Palin
63 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palin in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 19.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Palin
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 35 km / 22 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Palin, answered
Was there an earthquake in Palin today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Palin in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Palin?
Over the last five years there were 160 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Palin, an average of 32 a year. 23 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 28% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Palin in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 79 km (49 mi) N of Palin, at a depth of 252 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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