Guatemala

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Quakes last month
18
Latest UTC: 2026-02-28 15:50:18
Strongest
M6.0
Guatemala
Country rank
#29
41 quakes in 2026 · out of 29 countries
Averages
M3.24 · 31 km
Avg this month: M3.17

Overview – Guatemala

The latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala was on 2026-02-28 at 15:50 UTC in Huehuetenango with magnitude M2.9.

In the last month, 18 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala with an average magnitude of 3.17.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Santa Rosa (7), followed by Escuintla (6).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Guatemala reached magnitude M6.0 on 2025-07-29.

All-time events
477
Strongest
M6.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-02-28 15:50:18 UTC

Strongest – Guatemala

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M6.0 Guatemala
UTC: 2025-07-29 21:21:49 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Guatemala

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Guatemala.

Recent earthquakes – Guatemala

Showing the latest 19 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.9 Depth: 190 km
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Huehuetenango · San Juan Atitán

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 15:50:18 UTC
Coordinates 15.460, -91.620
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 3 km
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Quiché · Sicaché

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 10:16:55 UTC
Coordinates 15.290, -90.850
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 2 km
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Izabal · Puerto Barrios

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 07:26:55 UTC
Coordinates 15.720, -88.380
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 5 km
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Escuintla · San Vicente Pacaya

Time (UTC) 2026-02-28 03:47:18 UTC
Coordinates 14.390, -90.620
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 140 km
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San Marcos

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 08:25:25 UTC
Coordinates 15.030, -91.820
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 104 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 19:57:43 UTC
Coordinates 13.820, -90.550
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 81 km
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Santa Rosa · El Arenal

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 16:39:18 UTC
Coordinates 13.920, -90.590
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 277 km
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Huehuetenango · Chibal

Time (UTC) 2026-02-22 17:15:36 UTC
Coordinates 15.680, -91.390
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 66 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 00:06:43 UTC
Coordinates 13.710, -90.420
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 69 km
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Retalhuleu

Time (UTC) 2026-02-13 19:27:23 UTC
Coordinates 14.480, -91.800
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 50 km
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Escuintla · Sipacate

Time (UTC) 2026-02-10 12:03:51 UTC
Coordinates 13.890, -91.200
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 82 km
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Escuintla · La Barrita

Time (UTC) 2026-02-08 07:48:03 UTC
Coordinates 13.900, -90.940
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 169 km
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San Marcos · San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Time (UTC) 2026-02-04 22:05:54 UTC
Coordinates 14.970, -91.790
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 2 km
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Alta Verapaz · Santa María Cahabón

Time (UTC) 2026-02-04 16:40:03 UTC
Coordinates 15.690, -89.750
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 85 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-02-03 19:50:39 UTC
Coordinates 13.830, -90.790
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 4 km
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Departamento de Guatemala · Concepción El Pilar

Time (UTC) 2026-02-03 05:03:18 UTC
Coordinates 14.720, -90.700
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 1 km
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Quiché · Chaoj Segundo Centro

Time (UTC) 2026-02-02 14:53:15 UTC
Coordinates 15.270, -91.070
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 58 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-02-02 11:39:47 UTC
Coordinates 13.760, -90.740
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 158 km
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Sololá · Santa Lucía Utatlán

Time (UTC) 2026-01-31 15:56:32 UTC
Coordinates 14.760, -91.250
Source emsc

Charts – Guatemala

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
0
2025-05
3
2025-06
3
2025-07
200
2025-08
78
2025-09
46
2025-10
50
2025-11
38
2025-12
18
2026-01
23
2026-02
18
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
204
3-4
203
4-5
56
5-6
13
6-7
1
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
409
70-300
68
300-700
0
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Guatemala

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Jutiapa
    Events: 178
  2. Sacatepéquez
    Events: 49
  3. Escuintla
    Events: 47
  4. Departamento de Guatemala
    Events: 37
  5. Santa Rosa
    Events: 26

FAQ – Guatemala

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala?
The newest entry in our database for Guatemala is dated 2026-02-28 15:50:18 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Guatemala?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Guatemala reached magnitude M6.0.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Guatemala?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 477 recorded earthquakes for Guatemala (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Guatemala?
Across all recorded events in Guatemala, the average magnitude is M3.24 and the average depth is 31 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Guatemala to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Guatemala

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