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M3.0 Earthquake near Monte Verde, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-09-30 14:43:06 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 30, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Monte Verde, Santa Rosa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
809968a31657a3cd3e773bb6d872d5ea20f4f0f2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 14:43:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
Monte Verde
County
Casillas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.37500, -90.09700
Temperature
23.6°C

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 (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Flores
    Distance: 14 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 22 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 33 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 192 Catalogue entries

Of 191 other entries for this area and period, 168 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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