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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Nueva Zelandia, San Marcos (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 18:43:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Nueva Zelandia, San Marcos (Guatemala) on July 24, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 18:43:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
San Marcos
City
Nueva Zelandia
County
El Quetzal
Village
Nueva Zelandia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.81000, -91.80000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 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

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  • Almolonga
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
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