M4.2 Earthquake 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala — July 26, 2026
2026-07-26 10:04:55 UTC (49 min ago) · approx. 4:04 AM UTC-6 local
On July 26, 2026 at 10:04 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 14.3522°, -92.2547°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 476 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred 8 days ago 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 5 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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-92.2547°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ocós, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala on July 26, 2026 at 10:04 UTC had a depth of 35.0 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 4.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.1 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.2 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.1 mainshock that occurred earlier 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.2 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t3fw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 26, 2026). M4.2 Earthquake 18 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala — July 26, 2026. Retrieved July 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t3fw/