Region · Guatemala
Earthquakes in Retalhuleu
In the last 30 days there was 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Retalhuleu, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5, 100 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala, on 2026-09-29.
Earthquakes M2.5+ in Retalhuleu
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days1
- Last year13
- Last 5 years67
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
30 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Retalhuleu in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Aug 2025, with 7.
01 — Latest
Latest earthquakes in Retalhuleu
| Magnitude | Location | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 100 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala | depth 18 km |
02 — Questions
Earthquakes in Retalhuleu, answered
Was there an earthquake in Retalhuleu today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded in Retalhuleu in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones may still have occurred and appear on the home page under “All” magnitudes.
How many earthquakes does Retalhuleu have each year?
Over the last five years there were 67 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger in Retalhuleu, an average of 13 a year. 13 occurred in the last 12 months.
What was the strongest earthquake in Retalhuleu in five years?
A magnitude 5.9 on Aug 9, 2025, 20:40 UTC, 104 km SSW of Champerico, 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 Retalhuleu
| City | Last year | Last 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Retalhuleu | 46 | 187 |
| Nuevo San Carlos | 43 | 171 |
| San Sebastian | 42 | 179 |
| San Felipe | 35 | 160 |
| El Asintal | 46 | 174 |