The death toll from dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala has risen to three, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Over 150 tremors, ranging from magnitude 3.0 to 5.7, have occurred since Tuesday afternoon, causing crumbled walls, landslides, and evacuations. President Bernardo Arevalo announced the third victim, a woman buried by debris south of the capital, and expressed condolences. The other two victims were men killed by falling rocks in Escuintla. Tremors were felt as far as El Salvador, with the main epicenter in Sacatepequez.
Death toll from dozens of earthquakes in Guatemala rises to 3
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The death toll from dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala has risen to three, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. Over 150 tremors, ranging from magnitude 3.0 to 5.7, have occurred since Tuesday afternoon, causing crumbled walls, landslides, and evacuations. President Bernardo Arevalo announced the third victim, a woman buried by debris south of the capital, and expressed condolences. The other two victims were men killed by falling rocks in Escuintla. Tremors were felt as far as El Salvador, with the main epicenter in Sacatepequez.
Trending- 1 Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025: Dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks begin in Guatemala.
- 2 Wednesday, July 9, 2025: Authorities confirm a third death.
- 3 Ongoing: Aftershocks continue, and officials continue to gather input.
- Three confirmed deaths.
- Over 150 earthquakes and aftershocks.
- Crumbling walls and minor property damage.
- Roads blocked by landslides.
- Evacuation of buildings.
- Families sleeping overnight in the streets.
- Tremors felt in neighboring countries.
What: The death toll from a series of dozens of earthquakes and aftershocks in Guatemala has risen to three.
When: Since Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025 (earthquakes began); confirmed Wednesday, July 9, 2025 (death toll rise).
Where: Guatemala, specifically the departments of Sacatepequez (main epicenter), Escuintla, and south of Guatemala’s capital. Tremors were felt as far away as El Salvador.
Why: Over 150 earthquakes and aftershocks, with magnitudes ranging from 3.0 to 5.7, caused structural damage, landslides, and direct fatalities from falling debris and rocks.
How: The seismic activity led to buildings evacuating, walls crumbling, roads being blocked by landslides, and people being buried by debris or hit by falling rocks, resulting in three confirmed deaths.