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M3.8 Depth: 78.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 10:48:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on January 20, 2026 at 10:48 UTC. At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
78.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 10:48:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.67000, -90.35000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78 km
Intermediate
78 km
78 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 74 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Izalco
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador

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