According to USGS, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Champerico, Guatemala on October 15, 2026. It was recorded at 02:39 PM CST at a depth of 59 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.5
mb · Light
Depth
59 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
08:39:25 PM
October 15, 2026
Local time
02:39 PM
October 15, 2026 · CST
The epicenter was about 77 km from Mazatenango.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 36 km | Champerico, Guatemala · 52 km S | 17 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 623 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 Champerico, Guatemala at 13.901° N, 91.818° W, at a depth of 59 km. The nearest town was Mazatenango, about 77 km away.
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.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.4.
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