Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1762669 |
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| Event time | 2026-10-02 11:35:16 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-10-02 17:35:16 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-10-02 11:52:10 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.2 |
| Depth | 115.214 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Central-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Guatemala |
| Administration area | Chimaltenango |
| Nearest settlement | Yepocapa |
| Distance | 10 km |
| Course | SSW |
| Surface type | underground quake |