Guatemala

Guatemala – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
20
Latest UTC: 2026-09-20 03:02:49
Strongest
M6.0
Guatemala
Country rank
#31
174 quakes in 2026 · out of 31 countries
Averages
M3.26 · 32 km
Avg this month: M3.16

Seismic profile

Analysis period20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

Guatemala · M ≥ 2.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 291 event entries of M2.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 170 days.

Catalogue entries29120 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM5.8Huehuetenango ↗
Depth · median17.0 km291 events with valid depth
Last 30 days33Previous 30 days: 27

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 2.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month20 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 202515
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 202549
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 202537
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 202518
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 202623
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 202618
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 20267
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 20266
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 202614
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 202617
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 202641
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 202627
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 202619

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 291

M 2.0 – < 3.0106
M 3.0 – < 4.0153
M 4.0 – < 5.027
M 5.0 – < 6.05
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

291 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km166
30 – < 70 km66
70 – < 300 km59
300 – 750 km0

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days33
Previous 30 days27
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods23

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 20 Sep 2025 15:00 – 20 Sep 2026 15:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

2 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • EMSC281
  • USGS4
  • GFZ3
  • USP1
  • RESIF1
  • INGV1

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:33 UTC

Overview – Guatemala

The latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala was on 2026-09-20 at 03:02 UTC in Retalhuleu with magnitude M3.5.

In the current month, 20 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala with an average magnitude of 3.16.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Guatemala (39), followed by Santa Rosa (20).

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

In 2026, 67% of events were M≥3 and 1% were M≥5.

All-time events
615
Strongest
M6.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-20 03:02:49 UTC

Map – Guatemala

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Guatemala.

Strongest – Guatemala

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

Recent earthquakes – Guatemala

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.5 Depth: 52 km
Open event ↗

Retalhuleu · Champerico

Time (UTC) 2026-09-20 03:02:49 UTC
Coordinates 14.309, -91.845
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.2 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

San Marcos · El Tumbador

Time (UTC) 2026-09-19 21:18:35 UTC
Coordinates 14.855, -91.873
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.3 Depth: 6 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · Salitre Grande

Time (UTC) 2026-09-19 14:15:40 UTC
Coordinates 14.362, -90.118
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.5 Depth: 43 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 18:06:26 UTC
Coordinates 14.002, -91.443
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M3.4 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

San Marcos · Mundo Nuevo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 05:32:58 UTC
Coordinates 14.966, -92.051
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M4.6 Depth: 85 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · Oratorio

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 05:24:49 UTC
Coordinates 14.208, -90.164
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M4.6 Depth: 20 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 05:24:27 UTC
Coordinates 13.840, -91.160
Source gfz

Near Coast of Guatemala

M2.9 Depth: 76 km
Open event ↗

Escuintla · El Carrizo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 05:01:43 UTC
Coordinates 13.934, -90.752
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.8 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · Monte Verde

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 19:44:11 UTC
Coordinates 14.367, -90.109
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.6 Depth: 22 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 19:20:05 UTC
Coordinates 13.708, -90.274
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M2.5 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-09-12 04:22:54 UTC
Coordinates 13.770, -90.400
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M2.7 Depth: 56 km
Open event ↗

Retalhuleu

Time (UTC) 2026-09-11 19:24:51 UTC
Coordinates 14.460, -91.830
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.7 Depth: 36 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-09-11 12:36:04 UTC
Coordinates 13.780, -90.860
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M3.0 Depth: 65 km
Open event ↗

Escuintla · Nueva Concepción

Time (UTC) 2026-09-09 09:45:48 UTC
Coordinates 14.220, -91.300
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.9 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

Alta Verapaz · Chahal

Time (UTC) 2026-09-07 14:21:25 UTC
Coordinates 15.710, -89.520
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.8 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

El Progreso · El Moral

Time (UTC) 2026-09-06 07:28:31 UTC
Coordinates 14.910, -90.150
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.5 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

Chiquimula · Jicamapa

Time (UTC) 2026-09-06 02:03:08 UTC
Coordinates 14.650, -89.640
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.5 Depth: 4 km
Open event ↗

Zacapa

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 08:58:25 UTC
Coordinates 15.010, -89.530
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.2 Depth: 4 km
Open event ↗

Zacapa

Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 07:12:35 UTC
Coordinates 15.030, -89.540
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M2.9 Depth: 36 km
Open event ↗

Zacapa · Gualán

Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 02:03:05 UTC
Coordinates 15.240, -89.370
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.1 Depth: 18 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · San José Buena Vista

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 15:41:08 UTC
Coordinates 13.810, -90.360
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M3.3 Depth: 29 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 08:26:16 UTC
Coordinates 14.390, -92.220
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M3.4 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 05:04:06 UTC
Coordinates 13.820, -90.670
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M4.0 Depth: 45 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 20:12:10 UTC
Coordinates 13.900, -91.260
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M3.4 Depth: 27 km
Open event ↗

Guatemala

Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 10:25:34 UTC
Coordinates 13.920, -91.270
Source emsc

OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

M2.6 Depth: 4 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · Cuilapa

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 21:38:26 UTC
Coordinates 14.320, -90.220
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.4 Depth: 59 km
Open event ↗

Retalhuleu

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 15:58:22 UTC
Coordinates 14.500, -91.930
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.3 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Sololá · Santiago Atitlán

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 01:11:52 UTC
Coordinates 14.690, -91.150
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.9 Depth: 112 km
Open event ↗

Quetzaltenango · Las Mercedes

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 12:27:39 UTC
Coordinates 14.730, -91.810
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

M3.1 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Santa Rosa · Monte Verde

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 10:06:00 UTC
Coordinates 14.360, -90.100
Source emsc

GUATEMALA

Top regions – Guatemala

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

  1. Jutiapa
    Events: 188
  2. Escuintla
    Events: 60
  3. Sacatepéquez
    Events: 50
  4. Santa Rosa
    Events: 40
  5. Guatemala
    Events: 39

FAQ – Guatemala

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Guatemala?
The newest entry in our database for Guatemala is dated 2026-09-20 03:02:49 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 615 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 M3.26 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.

Regions · Guatemala

Significant historical earthquakes – Guatemala

with casualties or damage

  1. 1976 Chimaltenango, Guatemala City M7.5 23'000 deaths 2'147 M USD tsunami
  2. 1917 Guatemala City M6.0 2'650 deaths
  3. 1902 Quezaltenango, San Marcos M7.5 2'000 deaths tsunami
  4. 1773 St. Jago 600 deaths tsunami
  5. 1874 Antigua,Chimaltenango,Amatitlan M7.1 300 deaths
  6. 1773 Antigua M7.5 100 deaths
  7. 2012 San Marcos, San Cristobal Cochu M7.3 48 deaths 210 M USD tsunami
  8. 1607 Antigua 29 deaths

Country history – Guatemala

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