According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near La Democracia, Guatemala on September 22, 2026. It was recorded at 05:43 AM CST at a depth of 90 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
90 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
11:43:45 AM
September 22, 2026
Local time
05:43 AM
September 22, 2026 · CST
The epicenter was about 31 km from Escuintla.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 115 km | Yepocapa, Guatemala · 9 km SSW | 25 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 553 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.4 earthquake on November 7, 2012.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near La Democracia, Guatemala at 14.201° N, 91.050° W, at a depth of 90 km. The nearest town was Escuintla, about 31 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.2.
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