Earthquakes in Guatemala — December 2025
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during December 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 39 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 13 December 2025 at 21:21 UTC. A magnitude 4.7 earthquake radiates roughly 169 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 3 recorded the previous month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.7 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 13 December at 10 km; M4.6 near Iztapa, Guatemala on 31 December at 60 km; M4.4 near Champerico, Guatemala on 18 December at 35 km.
That is 23% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, December 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Iztapa, Guatemala | 59.9 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Champerico, Guatemala | 49.5 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in December 2025?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during December 2025, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in December 2025?
A magnitude 4.7 event near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 13 December 2025.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for December 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.