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M3.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-06-17 19:59:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 19:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 19:59:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.65000, -90.73000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 186 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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