Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake — 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala on 2026-10-02 05:35 Guatemala time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 4.2 (MB) |
| Location | 9 km SSW of Yepocapa, Guatemala |
| Time (Guatemala) | 2026-10-02 05:35 |
| Depth | 115.2 km |
| Nearest City | Escuintla (~26 km) |
| Coordinates | 14.4208, -90.9832 |
| Felt reports (USGS) | No felt reports on USGS ‘Did You Feel It?’ when this was written |
| Tsunami Risk | No |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
What to Do
Check CONRED’s channels below for any local reports.
- CONRED hotline: 119 (Guatemala emergency services)
- Follow updates: @ConaboraCONRED on social media
- Report it: Did You Feel It? (USGS)
Guatemala Seismic Context
Guatemala sits on the boundary of the Caribbean, Cocos, and North American tectonic plates, making it one of the most seismically active countries in Central America. The Motagua and Polochic fault systems run through the country, and the Middle America Trench off the Pacific coast generates regular subduction earthquakes.
On average, Guatemala experiences several M4+ earthquakes per month. Major destructive earthquakes (M7+) occur roughly every 20-30 years.
See the live Guatemala earthquake tracker for every recent quake with magnitude, depth and distance from Guatemala City. Check our safety guide for earthquake preparedness tips, and view recent seismic activity on the Guatemala map.
This article was auto-generated from USGS real-time earthquake data. Last updated: 2026-10-02 11:49 Guatemala time.
