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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 05:04:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on August 31, 2026 at 05:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 05:04:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.82000, -90.67000
Temperature
27.3°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 63 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 64 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala

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