Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 45.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
Country overviewGuatemala
M4.0 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on August 28, 2026 at 20:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
cc813e1087b88bdf216ed72b8bff2d41078a2f35
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 20:12:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000,
-91.26000
Temperature
32.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
-
Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2