Quetzaltenango, Guatemala · within 250 km
Earthquakes near Quetzaltenango
In the last 30 days, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Quetzaltenango; the largest was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico on 2 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 5
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 27
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Quetzaltenango in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2mb | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 18 km WSW of Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 107 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.7mb | 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala2 agencies | |
| 4.4mb | 104 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico |
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 5.6mww | 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 5.3mww | 113 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 5.0mww | 62 km SSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.7mb | 8 km WNW of La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala2 agencies | |
| 4.6mb | 128 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.6mb | 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Escuintla, Guatemala | |
| 4.5mb | 107 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 87 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.5mb | 18 km WSW of Mapastepec, Chiapas, Mexico | |
| 4.4mb | 104 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Chiapas, Mexico |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above within 250 km of Quetzaltenango.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen within 250 km of Quetzaltenango?
In the last 30 days, 27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded within 250 km of Quetzaltenango, 5 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 within 250 km of Quetzaltenango?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 5.6 earthquake 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico on 2 Sep 2026, at a depth of 11 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded within 250 km of Quetzaltenango since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on 23 Sep 1902 (Central Chiapas, Mexico). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
How deep are earthquakes within 250 km of Quetzaltenango?
89% of the magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes recorded within 250 km of Quetzaltenango in the last 30 days were shallower than 70 km. Shallow earthquakes generally cause stronger shaking at the surface than deep ones of the same magnitude.
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.