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M3.0 Depth: 197.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 22:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA. At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
197.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 22:04:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.43000, -92.03000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197 km
Intermediate
197 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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