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M3.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 05:58:03 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 05:58:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.82000, -91.15000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (31.6 km)
Regional average: 31.6 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
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 86 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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