Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jutiapa · Agua Blanca
Country overviewGuatemala · Jutiapa
M3.1 Earthquake near Agua Blanca, Jutiapa (Guatemala)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
1d884c1cf2f5201bb6c97b3e49c4e7303a6be845
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 14:23:47 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.55000,
-89.62000
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 185 Catalogue entries
Of 184 other entries for this area and period, 131 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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