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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Agua Blanca, Jutiapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 14:23:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 14:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Agua Blanca, Jutiapa (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 14:23:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Jutiapa
City
Agua Blanca
County
Agua Blanca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.55000, -89.62000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 16 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 36 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 48 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Chingo
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador

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