Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jutiapa · Laguna Seca
Country overviewGuatemala · Jutiapa
M2.6 Earthquake near Laguna Seca, Jutiapa (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On November 6, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Laguna Seca, Jutiapa (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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.
Details
ID
a6eb76941aab934665d24fa496f3ef71cbeee433
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-06 18:33:51 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.33300,
-90.10900
Temperature
24.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (31.2 km)
Regional average: 31.2 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
Jutiapa
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 38 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Guatemala
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