Seismic Activity in Guatemala
Over the past 30 days, there have been 107 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 7.3 event near 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico.
Earthquakes in Guatemala
1 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M7.3
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Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Guatemala
Over the past 30 days, Guatemala has recorded 107 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 19 reached magnitude 5.0 or higher. 88 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 102 shallow (<70 km), 5 intermediate (70–300 km). 64 of the epicenters were offshore. 8 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 378 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Cluster detection flagged 41 aftershock sequences; the largest contained 30 smaller events within 20 km and 72 hours of its mainshock. Focal depths ranged from 9.0 km to 130.2 km. All 107 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
Showing 30 of 107
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15 hours ago 2026-08-08 09:13:43 UTC | 4.2mb | 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.244°, -92.992° | 42.4 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico with origin time 09:13 UTC on August 8, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-01 2026-08-01 23:39:57 UTC | 4.2mb | 7 km S of El Arenal, Mexico 15.104°, -92.699° | 79.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On August 1, 2026, Guatemala registered a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 7 km S of El Arenal, Mexico at 23:39 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-08-01 2026-08-01 23:22:41 UTC | 4.3mb | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.415°, -93.031° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
August 1, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 23:22 UTC. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 19:57:27 UTC | 4.3mb | 36 km WSW of El Arenal, Mexico 15.066°, -93.024° | 68.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 31, 2026 at 19:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 36 km WSW of El Arenal, Mexico. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-31 2026-07-31 16:15:58 UTC | 5.2mww | 85 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico 14.603°, -93.231° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 16:15 UTC on July 31, 2026, a magnitude 5.2 tremor occurred 85 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico. The event was offshore. See the M5.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 18:20:36 UTC | 4.9mww | 54 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.434°, -92.829° | 31.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 30, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.9 earthquake 54 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 18:20 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-30 2026-07-30 06:58:55 UTC | 5.0mww | 11 km W of La Democracia, Guatemala 14.222°, -91.058° | 91.1 km | 51 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 11 km W of La Democracia, Guatemala on July 30, 2026 at 06:58 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 23:17:39 UTC | 4.5mb | 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico 14.625°, -93.100° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.5 event was detected 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico on July 29, 2026, with origin time 23:17 UTC. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 03:53:16 UTC | 4.0mb | 65 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.350°, -92.893° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 29, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 65 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 03:53 UTC. It arrived roughly 3 hours after a larger magnitude 4.4 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-29 2026-07-29 00:40:13 UTC | 4.4mb | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.285°, -92.905° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.4 earthquake 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico came in on July 29, 2026 at 00:40 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 16:14:17 UTC | 4.7mb | 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.433°, -92.620° | 54.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.7 earthquake 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 16:14 UTC on July 28, 2026. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred about 11 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.7 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-28 2026-07-28 05:35:18 UTC | 5.9mww | 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico 14.296°, -92.622° | 35.0 km | 22 | IV | green | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake was recorded 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico on July 28, 2026 at 05:35 UTC. The USGS PAGER system assigned a green alert level for this event, signalling no significant casualties or damage expected. See the M5.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 15:48:57 UTC | 4.1mb | 69 km SSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala 13.650°, -91.606° | 68.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.1 seismic event took place 69 km SSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala on July 26, 2026 at 15:48 UTC. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 15:34:02 UTC | 4.3mb | 10 km E of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala 14.197°, -91.206° | 95.9 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was recorded 10 km E of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala on July 26, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-26 2026-07-26 10:04:55 UTC | 4.2mb | 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala 14.352°, -92.255° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 10:04 UTC on July 26, 2026, a magnitude 4.2 tremor occurred 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-25 2026-07-25 05:26:33 UTC | 5.1mww | 43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.495°, -92.751° | 35.0 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 5.1 event was detected 43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 25, 2026, with origin time 05:26 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M5.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 18:43:22 UTC | 4.2mb | 63 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.483°, -92.960° | 33.6 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.2 earthquake 63 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 18:43 UTC on July 24, 2026. It arrived roughly 56 hours after a larger magnitude 4.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 13:14:02 UTC | 5.0mb | 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala 13.842°, -92.230° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 5.0 earthquake 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala with origin time 13:14 UTC on July 23, 2026. The event was offshore. See the M5.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 12:04:46 UTC | 4.5mb | 77 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala 13.830°, -92.451° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 77 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala came in on July 23, 2026 at 12:04 UTC. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 17:03:30 UTC | 4.3mb | 66 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.212°, -92.755° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 66 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico with origin time 17:03 UTC on July 22, 2026. Coming 71 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 10:24:53 UTC | 4.5mb | 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.345°, -92.902° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.5 seismic event took place 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 22, 2026 at 10:24 UTC. Coming 65 hours after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 09:53:05 UTC | 4.2mb | 69 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.194°, -92.778° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
This magnitude 4.2 event was detected 69 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 22, 2026, with origin time 09:53 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.5 earthquake that occurred about 64 hours earlier. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-22 2026-07-22 08:32:18 UTC | 4.1mb | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.447°, -93.047° | 54.8 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
July 22, 2026 brought a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, logged at 08:32 UTC. Coming 55 hours after a magnitude 4.7 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:36:22 UTC | 4.3mb | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.289°, -92.917° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026, Guatemala registered a magnitude 4.3 earthquake 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 18:36 UTC. It arrived roughly 49 hours after a larger magnitude 5.5 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 18:27:02 UTC | 4.3mb | 53 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.481°, -92.857° | 32.1 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
At 18:27 UTC on July 21, 2026, a magnitude 4.3 tremor occurred 53 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 4.4 earthquake that occurred about 66 hours earlier. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 09:10:00 UTC | 4.1mb | 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico 14.165°, -92.561° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 21, 2026 at 09:10 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 54 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico. It arrived roughly 22 hours after a larger magnitude 4.9 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 06:43:15 UTC | 4.6mb | 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.207°, -93.002° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.6 seismic event took place 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 21, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. This event falls inside the aftershock decay of a nearby magnitude 5.8 earthquake that occurred about 61 hours earlier. The event was offshore. See the M4.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-21 2026-07-21 05:06:51 UTC | 4.4mb | 83 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.255°, -93.034° | 35.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 seismic event took place 83 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 21, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. It arrived roughly 60 hours after a larger magnitude 5.8 mainshock in the same 20 km area, placing it within the typical aftershock window. The event was offshore. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-20 2026-07-20 21:20:49 UTC | 4.2mb | 83 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.177°, -92.952° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Reports of a magnitude 4.2 earthquake 83 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico came in on July 20, 2026 at 21:20 UTC. Coming 52 hours after a magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. The event was offshore. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-20 2026-07-20 20:53:28 UTC | 4.3mb | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico 14.373°, -93.004° | 32.7 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
The USGS recorded this magnitude 4.3 earthquake 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico at 20:53 UTC on July 20, 2026. Coming 59 hours after a magnitude 5.2 earthquake in the immediate vicinity, it is most likely an aftershock of that larger rupture. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours1
Last 30 Days107
2026 (M2.5+)187
Largest (30 Days)
M7.3
52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico
2026-07-17
Largest in 2026
M7.3
52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico
2026-07-17
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Guatemala
Guatemala lies at the junction of three tectonic plates and experiences frequent earthquakes. The 1976 earthquake killed over 23,000 people.
Guatemala Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Guatemala has recorded 187 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Guatemala in 2026 was a magnitude 7.3 event near Puerto Madero, Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Guatemala?
In the past 30 days, 107 earthquakes have been recorded in the Guatemala region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Guatemala?
The largest recent earthquake in the Guatemala area was a magnitude 7.3 event that occurred 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico.
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