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M3.7 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Esquipulas, Chiquimula (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 13:22:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Esquipulas, Chiquimula (Guatemala) on August 5, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 13:22:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Chiquimula
City
Esquipulas
County
Esquipulas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.70000, -89.22000
Temperature
21.9°C

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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.

Depth classes per USGS

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