Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Chichicastenango
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Chichicastenango, Quiché, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 61 km (38 mi) SSW of Chichicastenango, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days3
- Last year16
- Last 5 years81
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Chichicastenango
40 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chichicastenango in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Chichicastenango
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 14 km / 9 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Chichicastenango, answered
Was there an earthquake in Chichicastenango today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Chichicastenango in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Chichicastenango?
Over the last five years there were 81 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Chichicastenango, an average of 16 a year. 16 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Chichicastenango in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 38 km (23 mi) ENE of Chichicastenango, 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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