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M3.4 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 08:03:57 UTC Local time: —

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 08:03:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000, -91.35000
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 97 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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