4.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Guatemala on Thursday (09 April)

Country: Guatemala Event Date: 09-Apr-2026 Risk Level: Low Date Time: 2026-04-09T19:41:01Z

Impact Level: Notification

Locations Affected: Masagua, Guatemala, Guatemala

Tracking Id: RINTP3513293267

Description:

As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 4.5 magnitude earthquake was reported 83 km southwest of Masagua at approximately 1258 hours local time (1858 hours UTC) on Thursday (09 April).

The earthquake was reported at a depth of 40 km.

Impact:

No damage has been reported so far. However, the possibility of aftershocks cannot be ruled out. Advised to remain cautious and seek shelter in case of any further tremors.

Sources:
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/quake-info/22893133/mag4quake-Apr-9-2026-55-km-Al-Sur-De-San-Jose-Guatemala.html
https://geofon.gfz.de/eqinfo/event.php?from=rss&id=gfz2026gymw