Region · Guatemala
Earthquakes in Quetzaltenango
In the last 30 days there were 0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Quetzaltenango, and 0 in the last 24 hours. None was recorded in that period.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Quetzaltenango
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days0
- Last year8
- Last 5 years20
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
9 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Quetzaltenango in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 2.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Quetzaltenango
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Nothing at this magnitude was recorded here in this period. Quiet stretches are normal for most places.
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Quetzaltenango, answered
Was there an earthquake in Quetzaltenango today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Quetzaltenango in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Quetzaltenango have each year?
Over the last five years there were 20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Quetzaltenango, an average of 4 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Quetzaltenango in five years?
A magnitude 5.0 on Sep 16, 2026, 03:45 UTC, 71 km SSW of Ocós, 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 Quetzaltenango
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzaltenango | 25 | 115 |
| Coatepeque | 54 | 170 |
| Ostuncalco | 25 | 108 |
| Colomba | 37 | 144 |
| Cantel | 23 | 118 |
| Salcaja | 21 | 111 |
| La Esperanza | 25 | 108 |
| El Palmar | 32 | 158 |