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M2.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Astillero, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 17:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near El Astillero, Santa Rosa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 17:11:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
El Astillero
County
Chiquimulilla
Village
El Astillero
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.02000, -90.37000
Temperature
37.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 37 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 47 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 52 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala

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