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M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Puerto Barrios, Izabal (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 07:26:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Puerto Barrios, Izabal (Guatemala) on February 28, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 07:26:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Izabal
City
Puerto Barrios
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.72000, -88.38000
Temperature
20.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than 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

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