M4.6 earthquake — 55 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 55 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 | 13.964, -92.303 |
| Time | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC |
| Location | 55 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 | 79 km | Aug 10, 22:41 UTC | 94 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 81 km | Aug 8, 09:13 UTC | 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.