M4.6 Earthquake 48 km S of Champerico, Guatemala — September 25, 2023
2023-09-25 06:57:45 UTC (2023-09-25) · approx. 12:57 AM UTC-6 local
On September 25, 2023 at 06:57 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 shallow crustal earthquake struck 48 km S of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 13.8654°, -91.9861°. This earthquake was detected by 136 seismic stations with good 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
-91.9861°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 48 km S of Champerico, Guatemala on September 25, 2023 at 06:57 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 13.8654°, -91.9861°, which is 48 km S 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: us7000kxy5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, September 25, 2023). M4.6 Earthquake 48 km S of Champerico, Guatemala — September 25, 2023. Retrieved December 9, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000kxy5/