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M3.1 Depth: 252.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tunillas, Jutiapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-11 07:16:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tunillas, Jutiapa (Guatemala) on August 11, 2026 at 07:16 UTC. At around 252 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
252.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 07:16:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Jutiapa
City
Tunillas
County
San José Acatempa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.24000, -90.08000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252 km
Intermediate
252 km
252 km — deeper than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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