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M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near El Infiernillo, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 11:42:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near El Infiernillo, Santa Rosa (Guatemala) on March 12, 2026 at 11:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 11:42:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
El Infiernillo
County
Casillas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.36000, -90.19000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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