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M3.0 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near La Plata, Zacapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 23:50:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 23:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near La Plata, Zacapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 23:50:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Zacapa
City
La Plata
County
Gualán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.16000, -89.22000
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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  • Santiago, Cerro
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  • Flores
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