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M3.1 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-08-19 23:59:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on August 19, 2026 at 23:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-19 23:59:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.75000, -91.38000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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