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M4.0 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 20:12:10 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 20:12:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000, -91.26000
Temperature
32.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 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
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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