# Geological activity in Guatemala

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/geological-activity-in-guatemala
> Updated: 2026-09-02T15:17:30.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In Guatemala, authorities addressed reports of rumbling sounds in the Hacienda Real area of Zone 16. The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Hydrology and Meteorology (Insivumeh) and the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) determined the sounds were caused by ground deformation and soil readjustment rather than tectonic seismic activity.

Technical investigations using drones, ground-penetrating radar, and a temporary seismological station ruled out significant underground cavities or recent mass movements. However, specialists identified an anomaly between 1.4 and 2.4 meters deep, noting surface-level moisture and fill materials over compacted deposits. Conred has instructed authorities to maintain permanent monitoring for cracks and settlements, while advising residents to review evacuation routes.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Latin America experiences multiple seismic events in Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru

Several earthquakes were recorded across Latin America, including a 4.3 magnitude tremor in Chocó, Colombia, and seismic activity in El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/geological-rumblings-in-el-salvador-and-whirlwind-in-costa-rica

### 2026-08-17: Guatemala authorities attribute Zone 16 rumblings to ground deformation

Guatemalan authorities attribute recent rumblings in Zone 16's Hacienda Real to ground deformation rather than seismic activity, ruling out underground cavities after technical inspections.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-authorities-attribute-zone-16-rumblings-to-ground-deformation

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