M4.9 earthquake — 57 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 57 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala on Jul 23, 2026 at 13:14 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.876, -92.234 |
| Time | Jul 23, 13:14 UTC |
| Location | 57 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2p7 |
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 | 24 km | Jul 23, 12:04 UTC | 77 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.2 | 53 km | Jul 26, 10:04 UTC | 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| M5.9 | 63 km | Jul 28, 05:35 UTC | 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 68 km | Jul 22, 17:03 UTC | 66 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 68 km | Jul 22, 09:53 UTC | 69 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 69 km | Jul 28, 16:14 UTC | 45 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.