Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla · Masagua
Country overviewGuatemala · Escuintla
M2.9 Earthquake near Masagua, Escuintla (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On August 21, 2026 at 00:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Masagua, Escuintla (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 296 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2