Earthquakes in Guatemala — February 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 94 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 22 February 2026 at 14:56 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Guatemala monthly average of 5 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
67% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 33% 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 22 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 22 February at 51 km; M4.3 near San Carlos Sija, Guatemala on 04 February at 178 km; M4.1 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 22 February at 54 km.
That is 42% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, February 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 51.3 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | 177.6 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 54.4 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in February 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during February 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 22 February 2026.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for February 2026 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.