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M3.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Catarina, San Marcos (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 00:32:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Catarina, San Marcos (Guatemala) on July 20, 2026 at 00:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 00:32:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
San Marcos
City
Catarina
County
Catarina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.87000, -92.07000
Temperature
20.0°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 (32 km)
Regional average: 32 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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