Guatemala

Guatemala – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-04-12 17:15:31
Strongest
M6.0
Guatemala
Country rank
#30
49 quakes in 2026 · out of 30 countries
Averages
M3.24 · 32 km
 

Overview – Guatemala

The latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala was on 2026-04-12 at 17:15 UTC in Guatemala with magnitude M4.0.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Santa Rosa (9), followed by Guatemala (8).

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

All-time events
485
Strongest
M6.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-12 17:15:31 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 5 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.0 Depth: 51 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-04-12 17:15:31 UTC
Coordinates 13.910, -91.490
Source emsc
M3.9 Depth: 54 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-03-27 21:04:07 UTC
Coordinates 13.960, -91.560
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M3.0 Depth: 61 km
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Retalhuleu

Time (UTC) 2026-03-22 21:54:01 UTC
Coordinates 14.360, -91.730
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M4.2 Depth: 31 km
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Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-03-21 12:53:06 UTC
Coordinates 13.760, -90.830
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M3.3 Depth: 186 km
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Huehuetenango · El Granadillo

Time (UTC) 2026-03-18 08:07:53 UTC
Coordinates 15.420, -91.750
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Charts – Guatemala

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

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
7
2026-04
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
206
3-4
207
4-5
58
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
416
70-300
69
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: 28

FAQ – Guatemala

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala?
The newest entry in our database for Guatemala is dated 2026-04-12 17:15:31 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 485 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 32 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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