M2.8 Depth: 54.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near San Lorenzo, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 16:41:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 16:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near San Lorenzo, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 16:41:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

State

Suchitepéquez

City

San Lorenzo

County

San Lorenzo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.16000, -91.53000

Temperature

31.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

54 km

54 km — deeper than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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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