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Earthquakes in Guatemala
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Guatemala; the largest was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala on 22 Sep 2026.
Data: GFZ, USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 1
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 4
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Guatemala in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7mb | 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala2 agencies |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7mb | 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala2 agencies | |
| 4.6mb | 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Escuintla, Guatemala | |
| 4.3mb | 23 km WSW of Puerto San José, Escuintla, Guatemala | |
| 4.2mb | 98 km SW of Champerico, Retalhuleu, Guatemala |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Guatemala.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Guatemala?
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Guatemala, 1 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Guatemala?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala on 22 Sep 2026, at a depth of 89 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Guatemala since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 6 Aug 1942 (26 km SSW of La Gomera, Guatemala). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Guatemala?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.