Earthquakes in Guatemala today
Earthquakes in Guatemala and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Guatemala since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 78 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Guatemala. The strongest was magnitude 7.7 (August 6, 1942). In the last 10 years there were 71 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 7 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.0, September 16, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 1942 | 7.7 | 26 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala | 35 km |
| April 19, 1902 | 7.5 | Near Quetzaltenango, Guatemala | 0 km |
| February 4, 1976 | 7.5 | 7 km N of Los Amates, Guatemala | 5 km |
| November 7, 2012 | 7.4 | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | 24 km |
| October 23, 1950 | 7.2 | 1 km NNW of Champerico, Guatemala | 65 km |
| February 4, 1921 | 7.1 | 32 km NE of Chajul, Guatemala | 15 km |
| December 2, 1983 | 7.0 | 25 km S of Champerico, Guatemala | 67 km |
| April 17, 1919 | 7.0 | 31 km SE of Champerico, Guatemala | 35 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Guatemala today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Guatemala?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.7, on August 6, 1942.
How often are there earthquakes in Guatemala?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 71 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 7 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.