Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
Country overviewGuatemala
M2.9 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On July 31, 2026 at 12:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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
2d93beeb44c41cc35a90ba3e8cdc8d579b6644ed
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 12:40:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.83000,
-91.21000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 291 Catalogue entries
Of 290 other entries for this area and period, 185 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