M5.0 earthquake — 71 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred 71 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala on Sep 16, 2026 at 03:45 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M5.0 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 13.924, -92.466 |
| Time | Sep 16, 03:45 UTC |
| Location | 71 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us7000thrz |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 26 km | Sep 29, 08:21 UTC | 95 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| M4.1 | 94 km | Oct 1, 08:14 UTC | 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 107 km | Sep 26, 17:30 UTC | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 156 km | Sep 30, 00:25 UTC | 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.