M3.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San José Buena Vista, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 15:41:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San José Buena Vista, Santa Rosa (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-31 15:41:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

State

Santa Rosa

City

San José Buena Vista

County

Chiquimulilla

Village

San José Buena Vista

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.81000, -90.36000

Temperature

31.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower 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

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