Right now
The most recent data we hold from SSN MEXICO arrived 54 minutes ago, and this point is in it.
Nothing else has been detected within 20 km in the last 24 hours.
Reported by SSN MEXICO today.
It is the 6th strongest of the 11 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 31 May 2026. The last comparable one was on 12 August 2026.
What the source measured
SSN MEXICO reported: 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala
SSN MEXICO recorded magnitude 4.2 at a depth of 35 km.
The seismic region given by the source is 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala.
Nearby, since 31 May 2026
- July 18, 2026 · score 3 · 2.5 km
- May 31, 2026 · score 1 · 10.1 km
- May 31, 2026 · score 1 · 10.1 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including SSN MEXICO.
Our own score for this event is 2 out of 100, at 67 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 2 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 67% |
| Coordinates | 14.0675, -92.4769 |
| Nearest City | Tapachula (97 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-12T08:17:32.691Z |
| Source | https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000tgxv |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 4.2 |
| Depth | 35 |
| Sig | 271 |
| Tsunami | false |
| Region | 57 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala |
| Usgs Mag | 4.2 |
| Usgs Depth | 35 |
| Usgs Tsunami | false |
| Usgs Sig | 271 |
| Emsc Mag | 4.5 |
| Emsc Depth | 35 |
| Emsc MagType | m |
| Emsc Region | OFFSHORE GUATEMALA |
| Emsc Auth | NEIC |
| Emsc SourceId | 2059234 |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"usgs_us7000tgxv","source":"usgs","severity":"low","severityValue":25.200000000000003,"timestamp":1789201052691,"latitude":14.0675,"longitude":-92.4769},{"id":"emsc_20260912_0000114","source":"emsc","severity":"low","severityValue":27,"timestamp":1789201052691,"latitude":14.0675,"longitude":-92.4769}] |
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 8 March 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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