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.
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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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.55000,
-89.62000
Temperature
25.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (31.2 km)
Regional average: 31.2 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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