Earthquakes in Guatemala — March 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during March 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
4 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 47 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala on 14 March 2025 at 15:05 UTC. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Guatemala monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover, and down from the 8 recorded the previous month.
75% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 25% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). The mix is dominated by shallow crustal events, with a minority of intermediate-depth activity.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 01 March, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.4 near Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala on 14 March at 94 km; M4.4 near Champerico, Guatemala on 01 March at 52 km; M4.3 near Champerico, Guatemala on 15 March at 29 km.
That is 20% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, March 2025
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala | 94.4 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Champerico, Guatemala | 52.4 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Champerico, Guatemala | 29.4 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Champerico, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in March 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during March 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in March 2025?
A magnitude 4.4 event near Nuevo Progreso, Guatemala on 14 March 2025.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for March 2025 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.