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M3.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Puerto Barrios, Izabal (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 21:08:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Puerto Barrios, Izabal (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 21:08:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Izabal
City
Puerto Barrios
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.77000, -88.35000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)
Regional average: 32.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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