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M 5 earthquake - 60 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala
USGS reports a magnitude 5.0 earthquake located 60 km SSW of Ocós, Guatemala (14.0287, -92.4543) at a depth of 10 km. Source published 2026-09-16T03:45:03.456Z.
Categories: Earthquake, Seismic monitoring, Natural hazard
AI-generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- AI confidence
- 9/10
- Geographic reach
- 3/10
- Global importance
- 6/10
- Impact magnitude
- 5/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 6/10
Why it matters
A USGS-confirmed M5 event near Guatemala is relevant for regional situational awareness, rapid assessment by local authorities and responders, and ongoing seismic monitoring (including aftershock probability). The provided coordinates and depth enable location-specific checks.