M4.2 earthquake — 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala on Oct 22, 2026 at 07:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 177 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 177.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.972, -91.242 |
| Time | Oct 22, 07:28 UTC |
| Location | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000u41s |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 190 km | Oct 24, 07:31 UTC | 74 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 279 km | Oct 22, 03:35 UTC | 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.