Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Nuevo San Carlos
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Nuevo San Carlos, Retalhuleu, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 38 km (24 mi) ESE of Nuevo San Carlos, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days7
- Last year43
- Last 5 years171
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Nuevo San Carlos
73 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nuevo San Carlos in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Nuevo San Carlos
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 38 km / 24 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.5 | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala | 78 km / 49 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 77 km / 48 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 75 km / 46 mi | depth 67 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Nuevo San Carlos, answered
Was there an earthquake in Nuevo San Carlos today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Nuevo San Carlos in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Nuevo San Carlos?
Over the last five years there were 171 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Nuevo San Carlos, an average of 34 a year. 43 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 26% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Nuevo San Carlos in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 12, 2024, 11:39 UTC, 85 km (53 mi) WSW of Nuevo San Carlos, at a depth of 62 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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