Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near La Esperanza
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of La Esperanza, Quetzaltenango, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 51 km (32 mi) SSE of La Esperanza, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days5
- Last year25
- Last 5 years108
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near La Esperanza
44 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Esperanza in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 5.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near La Esperanza
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 36 km / 22 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 67 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in La Esperanza, answered
Was there an earthquake in La Esperanza today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of La Esperanza in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near La Esperanza?
Over the last five years there were 108 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of La Esperanza, an average of 22 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near La Esperanza in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) ENE of La Esperanza, 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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