Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.0 earthquake 11 km W of La Democracia, Guatemala
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck 11 km W of La Democracia, Guatemala at Jul 30, 2026, 06:58 UTC, at a depth of 91 km. The epicentre was 13 km (8 mi) SSW of Santa Lucia Cotzumalguapa. 51 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.0 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 30, 2026, 06:58 UTC |
| Depth | 91.1 km |
| Coordinates | 14.222, -91.058 |
| Felt reports | 51 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 86 km / 53 mi | depth 177 km | |
| 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 43 km / 26 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.5 | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala | 89 km / 56 mi | depth 59 km | |
| 4.0 | 31 km SW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 61 km | |
| 4.2 | 4 km N of Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 120 km | |
| 4.6 | 11 km WSW of La Democracia, Guatemala | 2 km / 2 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.3 | 23 km SW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | 46 km / 29 mi | depth 60 km | |
| 4.6 | 26 km WSW of Puerto San José, Guatemala | 43 km / 27 mi | depth 68 km | |
| 4.3 | 3 km SSW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 135 km | |
| 4.3 | 18 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 68 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.