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M2.6 Depth: 165.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán, Huehuetenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 08:21:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near San Ildefonso Ixtahuacán, Huehuetenango (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 165 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165 km
Intermediate
165 km
165 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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