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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Guatemala City based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • 41 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
  • 5 event(s) in the last 12 months

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.7 - 2 km NNE of Amatitlán, Guatemala (2025-07-08) — 2,640,000 people exposed

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
4
FEMA: 9Historical: 0
5
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 9Historical: 3
7
Risk: 9Historical: 8
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Risk: 9Historical: 10
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Risk: 9Historical: 8
10
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Guatemala City is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Guatemala City Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Guatemala City

6.2 - Guatemala

March 24, 2013 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.7 - 2 km NNE of Amatitlán, Guatemala

July 7, 2025 WARNING

2,640,000 people exposed; $37,757M capital exposed

Earthquake - 5.6 - 8km NW of Casillas, Guatemala

November 8, 2019 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 6.1 - 7 km NW of Taxisco, Guatemala

January 26, 2024 WATCH

12,300 people exposed; $215M capital exposed

Earthquake - 6.2 - 8 km SSE of Jalapa, Guatemala

July 20, 2024 WATCH

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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