Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zacapa · Gualán
Country overviewGuatemala · Zacapa
M2.9 Earthquake near Gualán, Zacapa (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Gualán, Zacapa (Guatemala) on September 1, 2026 at 02:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — close to the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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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Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 296 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2