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.

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — close to the regional average (31.7 km)

Regional average: 31.7 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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