M3.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Palin, Departamento de Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 05:59:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Palin, Departamento de Escuintla (Guatemala) on June 11, 2026 at 05:59 UTC. 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.

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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 (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.

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