Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
M4.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
16b397aa6dbf8d4b4940b05e8f898d27610be014
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 21:29:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.82100,
-92.12500
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 61 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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