Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near San Francisco El Alto
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of San Francisco El Alto, Totonicapán, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.6, 55 km (34 mi) S of San Francisco El Alto, on 2026-10-19.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days2
- Last 30 days3
- Last year19
- Last 5 years90
M1+ in the last 7 days: 2. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near San Francisco El Alto
41 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Francisco El Alto in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 10.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near San Francisco El Alto
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 120 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in San Francisco El Alto, answered
Was there an earthquake in San Francisco El Alto today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of San Francisco El Alto 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 Francisco El Alto?
Over the last five years there were 90 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of San Francisco El Alto, an average of 18 a year. 19 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near San Francisco El Alto in five years?
A magnitude 6.4 on May 17, 2023, 23:01 UTC, 71 km (44 mi) ENE of San Francisco El Alto, 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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