Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Santa Cruz del Quiche
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Santa Cruz del Quiche, Quiché, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 68 km (43 mi) SSW of Santa Cruz del Quiche, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days3
- Last year16
- Last 5 years68
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Santa Cruz del Quiche
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz del Quiche in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Santa Cruz del Quiche
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 12 km / 7 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 68 km / 43 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Santa Cruz del Quiche, answered
Was there an earthquake in Santa Cruz del Quiche today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Santa Cruz del Quiche in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Santa Cruz del Quiche?
Over the last five years there were 68 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Santa Cruz del Quiche, an average of 14 a year. 16 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Santa Cruz del Quiche in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 38 km (24 mi) ENE of Santa Cruz del Quiche, 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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