M4.2 earthquake — 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala on Oct 2, 2026 at 11:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 115 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 115.2 km |
| Coordinates | 14.421, -90.983 |
| Time | Oct 2, 11:35 UTC |
| Location | 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala |
| USGS event ID | us6000tz0z |
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 | 188 km | Oct 1, 08:14 UTC | 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 193 km | Sep 29, 08:21 UTC | 95 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| M4.5 | 258 km | Oct 3, 20:33 UTC | 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.