Earthquakes in Guatemala — December 2024
2 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 70 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Retalhuleu, Guatemala on 11 December 2024 at 11:07 UTC. A magnitude 4.3 earthquake radiates roughly 43 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
50% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.3 near Retalhuleu, Guatemala on 11 December at 60 km; M4.1 near Génova, Guatemala on 17 December at 80 km.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Guatemala in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Guatemala, December 2024
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Génova, Guatemala | 80.1 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Retalhuleu, Guatemala | 60.4 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in December 2024?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during December 2024, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.3 event near Retalhuleu, Guatemala on 11 December 2024.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.