Earthquakes in Guatemala — April 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during April 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 42 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala on 25 April 2026 at 02:09 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 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 down from the 6 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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Champerico, Guatemala on 25 April at 35 km; M4.3 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 03 April at 55 km; M4.1 near Champerico, Guatemala on 27 April at 35 km.
That is 42% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 54.5 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in April 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during April 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in April 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Champerico, Guatemala on 25 April 2026.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for April 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.