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M3.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chiul, Quiché (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 06:05:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Chiul, Quiché (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 06:05:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Quiché
City
Chiul
County
Cunén
Village
Chiul
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.33000, -91.05000
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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