M4.6 earthquake — 4 km ENE of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 4 km ENE of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala on Oct 19, 2026 at 14:47 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 99 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 98.8 km |
| Coordinates | 14.460, -91.377 |
| Time | Oct 19, 14:47 UTC |
| Location | 4 km ENE of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000u3cu |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 141 km | Nov 1, 19:50 UTC | 30 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 186 km | Oct 27, 15:45 UTC | 99 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.1 | 199 km | Oct 30, 16:43 UTC | 97 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.