M4.5 Earthquake 122 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala — April 20, 2022
2022-04-20 23:42:45 UTC (2022-04-20) · approx. 5:42 PM UTC-6 local
On April 20, 2022 at 23:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 122 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 12.8221°, -90.6870°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-90.6870°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Iztapa, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 122 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala on April 20, 2022 at 23:42 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 12.8221°, -90.6870°, which is 122 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000hf5a). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2022, April 20, 2022). M4.5 Earthquake 122 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala — April 20, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000hf5a/