Earthquakes in Guatemala — May 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during May 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 48 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 12 May 2025 at 14:34 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Guatemala monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover, and up from the 1 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 12 May, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 12 May at 69 km; M4.5 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 27 May at 79 km; M4.1 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 12 May at 10 km.
That is 23% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 79.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 69.2 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.1 | La Gomera, Guatemala | 33.9 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in May 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during May 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 12 May 2025.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for May 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.