Guatemala Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Guatemala, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Guatemala (0)
Guatemala has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Guatemala has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Guatemala (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M6.4 | 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala | May 17, 2023 |
| M6.2 | 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala | Jul 21, 2024 |
| M6.2 | 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | Feb 16, 2022 |
| M6.1 | 15 km W of Taxisco, Guatemala | Jan 27, 2024 |
| M5.9 | 104 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala | Aug 9, 2025 |
| M5.8 | 12 km E of La Gomera, Guatemala | Nov 12, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Guatemala have earthquakes?
- Guatemala recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 6.2 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Guatemala?
- The largest earthquake in Guatemala in the last 5 years was a magnitude 6.4 near 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala.
- When was the last major earthquake in Guatemala?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Guatemala was a magnitude 5.0 near 11 km W of La Democracia, Guatemala.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Guatemala
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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