Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Villa Canales
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Villa Canales, Guatemala, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 90 km (56 mi) W of Villa Canales, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days3
- Last year20
- Last 5 years140
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Villa Canales
60 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Villa Canales in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 23.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Villa Canales
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Villa Canales, answered
Was there an earthquake in Villa Canales today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Villa Canales in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Villa Canales?
Over the last five years there were 140 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Villa Canales, an average of 28 a year. 20 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 29% below the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Villa Canales in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 75 km (47 mi) NNW of Villa Canales, 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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