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M3.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Comunidad Nuevo Porvenir, San Marcos (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 11:03:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Comunidad Nuevo Porvenir, San Marcos (Guatemala) on July 18, 2026 at 11:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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