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M2.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Magdalena Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:39:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Magdalena Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquez (Guatemala) on January 9, 2026 at 16:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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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