M3.9 Depth: 101.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-03-15 02:16:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 15, 2026 at 02:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
101.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 02:16:21 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.37000, -91.58000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101 km
Intermediate
101 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: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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