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M3.3 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 08:26:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 08:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 29 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
M3.3
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 08:26:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.39000, -92.22000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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

  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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