Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
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M3.5 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on September 18, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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
ID
b856453cff49833cd7883c16d30694f47079162b
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 18:06:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.00200,
-91.44300
Temperature
33.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 km — deeper 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
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Fuego Activity reported
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 185 Catalogue entries
Of 184 other entries for this area and period, 66 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)
597
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2