M4.5 Earthquake 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala — November 7, 2026
2026-11-07 23:22:35 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 5:22 PM UTC-6 local
On November 7, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala, at a depth of 34.2 km and coordinates 13.5083°, -91.4602°. This earthquake was detected by 25 seismic stations with moderate location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-91.4602°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near La Gomera, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala on November 7, 2026 at 23:22 UTC had a depth of 34.2 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 13.5083°, -91.4602°, which is 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000twuq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, November 7, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 77 km SW of La Gomera, Guatemala — November 7, 2026. Retrieved November 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000twuq/