Update: Earthquake measuring 5.1 hits area near Puerto San José, Guatemala on Aug. 26

Published Sep 23, 2025

SAN JOSÉ, Escuintla Department — A 5.1 magnitude quake was registered near Puerto San José Tuesday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 12:25 UTC (06:25 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 32 km, with its epicenter about 95 km south-southwest of Puerto San José. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.0 event, but later upgraded it to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey