M4.5 earthquake: Ocós, Guatemala
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Ocós, Guatemala on September 29, 2026. It was recorded at 02:21 AM CST at a depth of 41 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
41 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:21:56 AM
September 29, 2026
Local time
02:21 AM
September 29, 2026 · CST
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 132 km from Tapachula.
- Tapachula · 132 km S
- Mazatenango · 148 km SW
- Quetzaltenango · 169 km SW
- Escuintla · 174 km S
- Totonicapán · 188 km SW
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5.2 | 10 km | Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico · 86 km SW | 40 km | USGS | |
| M4.7 | 10 km | Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico · 95 km SW | 31 km | USGS |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 689 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 29, 2026 earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala?
The earthquake occurred near Ocós, Guatemala at 13.762° N, 92.635° W, at a depth of 41 km. The nearest town was Tapachula, about 132 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.5 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala?
Since this earthquake, 2 earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M5.2.