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M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Huehuetenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 06:23:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Huehuetenango (Guatemala) on April 25, 2026 at 06:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-25 06:23:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Huehuetenango
City
Huehuetenango
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.28000, -91.47000
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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

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