M4.2 earthquake — 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala on Sep 12, 2026 at 08:17 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.068, -92.477 |
| Time | Sep 12, 08:17 UTC |
| Location | 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us7000tgxv |
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 | 44 km | Sep 10, 13:29 UTC | 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 52 km | Sep 11, 05:44 UTC | 102 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 64 km | Sep 9, 21:08 UTC | 79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 74 km | Sep 10, 06:08 UTC | 103 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.3 | 84 km | Sep 6, 02:56 UTC | 108 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 296 km | Sep 6, 04:00 UTC | 155 km SSW of Acajutla, El Salvador |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.