Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.4 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on September 22, 2026 at 14:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
27bfa1c43f668fb78d4b41355db02879fcf714d3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-22 14:48:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.91700,
-91.33400
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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
-
Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
23 Sep 2025 – 23 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 186 Catalogue entries
Of 185 other entries for this area and period, 84 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
575
Country (24h)
Guatemala
4