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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Oratorio, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:34:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 01:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Oratorio, Santa Rosa (Guatemala). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 01:34:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
Oratorio
County
Oratorio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.09000, -90.13000
Temperature
27.9°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 (32.2 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

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    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 39 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 39 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala

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