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M4.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-07-17 21:20:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 21:20:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.71000, -92.60000
Temperature
31.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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