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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Colomba Costa Cuca, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 07:08:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 18, 2026 at 07:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Colomba Costa Cuca, Quetzaltenango (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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-18 07:08:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Quetzaltenango
City
Colomba Costa Cuca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.80000, -91.73000
Temperature
11.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 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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