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M3.9 Depth: 112.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Las Mercedes, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 12:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Las Mercedes, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) on August 25, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
112.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 12:27:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Quetzaltenango
City
Las Mercedes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.73000, -91.81000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112 km
Intermediate
112 km
112 km — deeper than the regional average (31.8 km)
Regional average: 31.8 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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    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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