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M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Oratorio, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 00:47:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Oratorio, Santa Rosa (Guatemala) on July 18, 2026 at 00:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 00:47:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
Oratorio
County
Oratorio
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.09000, -90.15000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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    Distance: 9 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
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  • Flores
    Distance: 30 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 38 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 40 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala

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