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M4.8 Depth: 192.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Mexico-Guatemala border region

UTC time: 2026-03-15 00:22:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Mexico-Guatemala border region on March 15, 2026 at 00:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 192 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
192.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 00:22:50 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
15.35000, -91.73000
Temperature
8.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 192 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 192 km
Intermediate
192 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

  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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