M5.0 Earthquake 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala — July 23, 2026
2026-07-23 13:14:02 UTC (2026-07-23) · approx. 7:14 AM UTC-6 local
On July 23, 2026 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 13.8418°, -92.2304°. This earthquake was detected by 62 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 385, placing it among routine seismic activity.
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
-92.2304°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake near Champerico, Guatemala?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala on July 23, 2026 at 13:14 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.8418°, -92.2304°, which is 60 km SW of Champerico, 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: us7000t2p7). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 23, 2026). M5.0 Earthquake 60 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala — July 23, 2026. Retrieved August 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t2p7/