Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
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M3.8 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on August 2, 2026 at 05:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
2aa4e9f39ee796d04cc74893997eaba09e2eabe6
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 05:58:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.82000,
-91.15000
Temperature
26.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (31.5 km)
Regional average: 31.5 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 185 Catalogue entries
Of 184 other entries for this area and period, 38 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)
583
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2