Reported by SSN MEXICO 176 days ago.
It is one of only 3 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 March 2026. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 2 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
SSN MEXICO reported: 2 km SW of Río Bravo, Guatemala
SSN MEXICO recorded magnitude 4.8 at a depth of 103 km.
The seismic region given by the source is 2 km SW of Río Bravo, Guatemala.
An estimated 355 people live within 10 km of this point.
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- March 9, 2026 · score 9 · 0.0 km
- March 9, 2026 · score 9 · 15.7 km
How we know
One source: SSN MEXICO. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 12 out of 100, at 85 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 12 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 85% |
| Coordinates | 14.3799, -91.3340 |
| Nearest City | Tiquisate (11 km) |
| Population Exposed | 355 within 10 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-09T02:52:38.615Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000s32w |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.8 |
| Sig | 357 |
| Depth | 102.67 |
| Region | 2 km SW of Río Bravo, Guatemala |
| Tsunami | false |
| Emsc Mag | 4.8 |
| Usgs Mag | 4.8 |
| Usgs Sig | 357 |
| Emsc Auth | EMSC |
| Usgs Felt | 9 |
| Emsc Depth | -110 |
| Usgs Depth | 102.67 |
| Emsc Region | GUATEMALA |
| Emsc MagType | mw |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Emsc SourceId | 1957205 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000s32w","source":"usgs","severity":"low","timestamp":1773024758615,"severityValue":28.799999999999997},{"id":"emsc_20260309_0000045","source":"emsc","severity":"low","timestamp":1773024758530,"severityValue":28.799999999999997}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 12/100, near Tiquisate (Guatemala), based on data from ssn_mexico. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.