Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
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M2.6 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 19:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
b55f0a3dfb76662c9fabf40f763c5b09e3019afd
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 19:20:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.70800,
-90.27400
Temperature
29.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (31.5 km)
Regional average: 31.5 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 291 Catalogue entries
Of 290 other entries for this area and period, 255 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2