Central America

Recent Earthquakes in Guatemala

3 earthquakes today, 22 in the last 7 days, 63 in the last 30 days, most recently 15 hours ago.

Today
3
Last 7 days
22
Last 30 days
63
Strongest recent
M 5.0
Most recent
15 hours ago

Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Guatemala - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.

Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Guatemala, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Guatemala - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.

Latest earthquakes in Guatemala

Show the full list of 63 recent earthquakes

Did people in Guatemala feel recent earthquakes?

No community-felt earthquakes reported in Guatemala in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.

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Earthquakes in Guatemala: frequently asked questions

Were there any earthquakes in Guatemala today?

Yes - 3 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Guatemala in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.9 near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. See the live map above for today's activity.

How many earthquakes were there in Guatemala yesterday?

4 earthquakes were recorded in or near Guatemala in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.

How many earthquakes have there been in Guatemala this week (last 7 days)?

22 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Guatemala in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.

How many earthquakes have there been in Guatemala in the last 30 days?

63 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Guatemala in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 5.0.

Are there earthquakes in Guatemala?

Yes. Guatemala is seismically active - 63 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Guatemala in the last 30 days. Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates.

What was the most recent earthquake in Guatemala?

The most recent earthquake in Guatemala was a magnitude 3.9 event near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA at a depth of 5 km.

What is the strongest recent earthquake in Guatemala?

The strongest earthquake in the recent Guatemala feed was magnitude 5.0, located near GUATEMALA.

Is Guatemala in an earthquake zone?

Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates.

How many earthquakes does Guatemala get per year?

The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Guatemala's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 63 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Guatemala lies on the boundary of the Caribbean, North American and Cocos plates. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.

Is there a tsunami warning for Guatemala?

Major undersea earthquakes near Guatemala can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/guatemala for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Guatemala.

Is there an earthquake alert app for Guatemala?

Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Guatemala, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.

What is the best app to track earthquakes in Guatemala?

QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Guatemala: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.

Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Guatemala?

QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Guatemala on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.

Has there been a big earthquake in Guatemala recently?

The strongest recent earthquake in or near Guatemala was magnitude 5.0 near GUATEMALA. That is a moderate earthquake that can be widely felt. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.

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Get earthquake alerts for Guatemala

QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.

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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.