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M3.3 Depth: 186.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near El Granadillo, Huehuetenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 08:07:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near El Granadillo, Huehuetenango (Guatemala) on March 18, 2026 at 08:07 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 186 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
186.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 08:07:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Huehuetenango
City
El Granadillo
Village
El Granadillo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.42000, -91.75000
Temperature
14.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186 km
Intermediate
186 km
186 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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