Earthquakes in Guatemala — August 2026
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during August 2026, 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 52 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala on 12 August 2026 at 11:56 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 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 5 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.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Champerico, Guatemala on 12 August at 35 km; M4.4 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 15 August at 10 km; M4.3 near Almolonga, Guatemala on 25 August at 129 km.
That is 23% below the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 20 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, August 2026
4 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Almolonga, Guatemala | 129.3 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Champerico, Guatemala | 35.1 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in August 2026?
4 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during August 2026, of which 4 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Champerico, Guatemala on 12 August 2026.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for August 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.