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M2.6 Depth: 24.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Jalapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 04:38:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Jalapa (Guatemala) on August 23, 2026 at 04:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 04:38:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Jalapa
City
Jalapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.62000, -89.96000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Suchitan
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  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 34 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 37 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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