M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NW of Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala — July 10, 2026
2026-07-10 20:59:37 UTC (1 day ago) · approx. 2:59 PM UTC-6 local
On July 10, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 intermediate depth earthquake struck 5 km NW of Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala, at a depth of 226.6 km and coordinates 15.7201°, -91.8473°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-91.8473°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 5 km NW of Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala on July 10, 2026 at 20:59 UTC had a depth of 226.6 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 4.4 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.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000szki). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 10, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 5 km NW of Santa Ana Huista, Guatemala — July 10, 2026. Retrieved July 11, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000szki/