off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 15:52
Nearby significant earthquake159 km from Coatepeque10 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Quetzaltenango
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Quetzaltenango
74 km SSW of Puerto Madero, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 07:31
Nearby significant earthquake118 km from Coatepeque35 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 12:27
Nearby significant earthquake158 km from Coatepeque26.7 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 09:41
Nearby significant earthquake215 km from Coatepeque13.4 km deep
off the coast of Chiapas, MéxicoOct 24, 2026, 01:11
Nearby significant earthquake158 km from Coatepeque15.9 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 6 (local time at each epicenter)
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours7
Past 7 Days77
Past 30 Days416
Past 365 Days4,063
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
416
Significant
0
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 302Intermediate-focus 114Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
416 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Quetzaltenango
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Quetzaltenango area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Quetzaltenango was 77. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Quetzaltenango area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Quetzaltenango in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.6. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 24, 2026, 22:41 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).