M4.6 earthquake — 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala on Aug 12, 2026 at 11:56 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.010, -92.270 |
| Time | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC |
| Location | 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 61 km | Sep 2, 06:06 UTC | 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 67 km | Aug 30, 11:21 UTC | 90 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M5.6 | 88 km | Sep 2, 12:28 UTC | 71 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 103 km | Sep 2, 20:06 UTC | 0 km N of 1ra. Sección de Izapa, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 115 km | Sep 2, 13:43 UTC | 103 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.1 | 153 km | Aug 28, 22:30 UTC | 20 km SSW of Nueva Sesecapa, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.