Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Santa Rosa · Monte Verde
Country overviewGuatemala · Santa Rosa
M3.0 Earthquake near Monte Verde, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2026 at 17:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Monte Verde, 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
96a03e739cd5ac613ca2fc4ff65d4f8613c8b665
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 17:39:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.37000,
-90.10800
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32.8 km)
Regional average: 32.8 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
623
Country (24h)
Guatemala
3