M4.6 Earthquake 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala — August 12, 2026
2026-08-12 11:56:30 UTC (2026-08-12) · approx. 5:56 AM UTC-6 local
On August 12, 2026 at 11:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 14.0103°, -92.2704°. This earthquake was detected by 69 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-92.2704°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala on August 12, 2026 at 11:56 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.0103°, -92.2704°, which is 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tk75). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 12, 2026). M4.6 Earthquake 49 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala — August 12, 2026. Retrieved September 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tk75/