M5.0 Earthquake near Guatemala — September 19, 2021
2021-09-19 22:08:53 UTC (2021-09-19) · approx. 4:08 PM UTC-6 local
On September 19, 2021 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck near Guatemala, at a depth of 59.3 km and coordinates 14.2802°, -91.2940°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-91.2940°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Guatemala?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck near Guatemala on September 19, 2021 at 22:08 UTC had a depth of 59.3 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.2802°, -91.2940°, which is near Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000fcr5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, September 19, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake near Guatemala — September 19, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000fcr5/