Earthquakes in Guatemala — July 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during July 2026, an average of 0.2 per day.
5 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 81 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near La Democracia, Guatemala on 30 July 2026 at 06:58 UTC. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 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 6 recorded the previous month.
60% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 40% 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 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
Activity peaked on 23 July, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near La Democracia, Guatemala on 30 July at 97 km; M4.9 near Champerico, Guatemala on 23 July at 35 km; M4.5 near Champerico, Guatemala on 23 July at 10 km.
That is close to the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, July 2026
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | La Democracia, Guatemala | 97.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.9 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Champerico, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala | 226.6 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Ocós, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in July 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during July 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.0 event near La Democracia, Guatemala on 30 July 2026.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for July 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.