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M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-03-20 02:50:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on March 20, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 02:50:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.62000, -90.82000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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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