M4.6 earthquake — 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala on Sep 17, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 68 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 68.5 km |
| Coordinates | 13.834, -91.044 |
| Time | Sep 17, 05:24 UTC |
| Location | 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us7000thzd |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.7 | 32 km | Sep 22, 11:43 UTC | 7 km WNW of La Gomera, Guatemala |
| M4.4 | 193 km | Sep 21, 22:01 UTC | 103 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 237 km | Sep 24, 14:02 UTC | 106 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 259 km | Sep 26, 17:30 UTC | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.