M4.0 earthquake — 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.0 earthquake occurred 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala on Aug 18, 2026 at 05:42 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.1 km |
| Coordinates | 13.993, -91.927 |
| Time | Aug 18, 05:42 UTC |
| Location | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000tlkq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.6 | 41 km | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC | 55 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.2 | 110 km | Aug 15, 19:04 UTC | 92 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 122 km | Aug 16, 15:52 UTC | 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 124 km | Aug 15, 13:32 UTC | 105 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.7 | 134 km | Aug 18, 05:02 UTC | 95 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 136 km | Aug 15, 22:45 UTC | 83 km SSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.