5
High
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
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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