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M4.0 Earthquake near Pinos Altos, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-09-30 14:24:49 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Pinos Altos, Santa Rosa (Guatemala) on September 30, 2026 at 14:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
56c18bf5baca80a9f551de26bfd5de6df14c1863
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 14:24:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
Pinos Altos
County
Casillas
Village
Pinos Altos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.38300, -90.09800
Temperature
22.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 33 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 192 Catalogue entries

Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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