Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Malacatan
In the last 30 days there were 5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Malacatan, San Marcos, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.8, 88 km (55 mi) WNW of Malacatan, on 2026-10-16.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days1
- Last 30 days5
- Last year45
- Last 5 years130
M1+ in the last 7 days: 1. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Malacatan
61 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Malacatan in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2026, with 22.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Malacatan
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 90 km / 56 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.8 | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.1 | 49 km SW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 54 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 67 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Malacatan, answered
Was there an earthquake in Malacatan today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Malacatan in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Malacatan?
Over the last five years there were 130 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Malacatan, an average of 26 a year. 45 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 73% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Malacatan in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 12, 2024, 11:39 UTC, 69 km (43 mi) SW of Malacatan, 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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