M4.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Almolonga, Guatemala — August 25, 2026
2026-08-25 12:27:39 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 6:27 AM UTC-6 local
On August 25, 2026 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 4 km SW of Almolonga, Guatemala, at a depth of 129.3 km and coordinates 14.7891°, -91.5250°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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-91.5250°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Almolonga, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 4 km SW of Almolonga, Guatemala on August 25, 2026 at 12:27 UTC had a depth of 129.3 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tncq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M4.3 Earthquake 4 km SW of Almolonga, Guatemala — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tncq/