M2.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Fraijanes, Guatemala Department (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 19:37:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Fraijanes, Guatemala Department (Guatemala) on August 14, 2026 at 19:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 19:37:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

State

Guatemala Department

City

Fraijanes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.50000, -90.46000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (31.9 km)

Regional average: 31.9 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

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