M4.7 Earthquake 11 km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala — October 22, 2025
2025-10-22 18:58:28 UTC (2025-10-22) · approx. 12:58 PM UTC-6 local
Felt by 3 people across nearby locations.
On October 22, 2025 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude 4.7 intermediate depth earthquake struck 11 km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 85.5 km and coordinates 14.3348°, -91.8126°. This earthquake was detected by 112 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 341, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 169 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.1 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 3 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-91.8126°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.7 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.7 earthquake that struck 11 km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala on October 22, 2025 at 18:58 UTC had a depth of 85.5 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.3348°, -91.8126°, which is 11 km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000riqw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 22, 2025). M4.7 Earthquake 11 km ENE of Champerico, Guatemala — October 22, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000riqw/