Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ciudad Vieja
In the last 30 days there were 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepéquez, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 66 km (41 mi) W of Ciudad Vieja, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days4
- Last year25
- Last 5 years138
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ciudad Vieja
58 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ciudad Vieja in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 14.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ciudad Vieja
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 66 km / 41 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 99 km / 62 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 32 km / 20 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ciudad Vieja, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ciudad Vieja today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ciudad Vieja in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ciudad Vieja?
Over the last five years there were 138 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ciudad Vieja, an average of 28 a year. 25 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ciudad Vieja in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 65 km (40 mi) N of Ciudad Vieja, 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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