Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 144.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla · Finca Madre Tierra
Country overviewGuatemala · Escuintla
M3.1 Earthquake near Finca Madre Tierra, Escuintla (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 18:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Finca Madre Tierra, Escuintla (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
4b10656b09d39100207cbd40b916bd1c6a534357
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 18:00:35 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.36100,
-91.06700
Temperature
21.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 186 Catalogue entries
Of 185 other entries for this area and period, 131 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)
581
Country (24h)
Guatemala
3