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M3.1 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 18:11:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on August 18, 2026 at 18:11 UTC. At around 98 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
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 18:11:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.97000, -91.46000
Temperature
32.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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