M4.5 earthquake — 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala on Oct 15, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 59 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 59.5 km |
| Coordinates | 13.901, -91.818 |
| Time | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC |
| Location | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2kz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 262 km | Oct 11, 23:20 UTC | 103 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.