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M3.3 Earthquake near Tectitán, Huehuetenango (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 15:30:03 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Tectitán, Huehuetenango (Guatemala) on July 6, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
e03825ee5b688a64fec0271b03e5d477c7e057a3
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
141.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 15:30:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Huehuetenango
City
Tectitán
County
Tectitán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.36000, -92.06000
Temperature
19.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141 km
Intermediate
141 km
141 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria Activity reported
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries

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