M4.4 earthquake — off the coast of Central America
An magnitude 4.4 earthquake occurred off the coast of Central America on Sep 5, 2026 at 05:16 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 | M4.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 3.451, -83.083 |
| Time | Sep 5, 05:16 UTC |
| Location | off the coast of Central America |
| USGS event ID | us7000tehg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.0 | 10 km | Sep 5, 05:00 UTC | off the coast of Central America |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.