Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Sebastian
In the last 30 days there were 7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Sebastian, Retalhuleu, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 32 km (20 mi) ESE of San Sebastian, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days7
- Last year42
- Last 5 years179
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Sebastian
76 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Sebastian in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Sebastian
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.4 | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | 89 km / 55 mi | depth 36 km | |
| 4.5 | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala | 76 km / 47 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 64 km / 39 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 80 km / 49 mi | depth 67 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Sebastian, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Sebastian today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Sebastian in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near San Sebastian?
Over the last five years there were 179 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Sebastian, an average of 36 a year. 42 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Sebastian in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 12, 2024, 11:39 UTC, 89 km (55 mi) W of San Sebastian, 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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