Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 29.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
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M3.4 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On July 6, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
87deb1e55ff5e36728535e85c43a98d1f34be19e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 08:03:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000,
-91.35000
Temperature
26.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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