Earthquakes in Guatemala — September 2026
5 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during September 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 48 km.
The month's largest event in Guatemala was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala on 16 September 2026 at 03:45 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 up from the 4 recorded the previous month.
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 20% 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, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.0 near Ocós, Guatemala on 16 September at 10 km; M4.7 near La Gomera, Guatemala on 22 September at 89 km; M4.6 near Puerto San José, Guatemala on 17 September at 66 km.
That is close to the 5 events Guatemala averages per month across the 22 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Guatemala, September 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 | Ocós, Guatemala | 10.0 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.7 | La Gomera, Guatemala | 88.8 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Puerto San José, Guatemala | 65.7 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Ocós, Guatemala | 41.5 | Guatemala | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Ocós, Guatemala | 35.0 | Guatemala | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Guatemala in September 2026?
5 earthquakes were recorded in Guatemala during September 2026, of which 5 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Guatemala in September 2026?
A magnitude 5.0 event near Ocós, Guatemala on 16 September 2026.
Other months in Guatemala
Magnitudes for September 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.