M4.4 earthquake — 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala on Oct 15, 2026 at 21:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 36 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.8 km |
| Coordinates | 13.823, -91.954 |
| Time | Oct 15, 21:29 UTC |
| Location | 52 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000u2le |
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 | 17 km | Oct 15, 20:39 UTC | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.7 | 99 km | Oct 16, 04:42 UTC | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 270 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.