Earthquake in Guatemala

More than 150 earthquakes and aftershocks have been reported within approximately 60 kilometers of Guatemala City, the capital of Guatemala, since the afternoon of 08 July.

The tremors, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.7, triggered several landslides originating from the foothills of nearby volcanoes. These landslides affected highways and damaged infrastructure.

A death toll of four people has been confirmed. A woman and her dog were found buried under debris. Volunteer firefighters reported that the body of a 13-year-old boy was recovered, and two men were killed when falling rocks struck their truck while traveling on a road. In the affected areas, homes were damaged or destroyed. As aftershocks continued through the night, many families slept outside in the streets, fearing further damage.

Emergency teams have been dispatched to inspect buildings, hospitals, schools, and roads. So far, no major infrastructure damage has been identified, though assessments are ongoing.

Guatemala lies at the intersection of several tectonic plates, placing it in a zone of heightened seismic vulnerability.