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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Paso Sanarate, Jutiapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 18:52:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 18:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Paso Sanarate, Jutiapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 18:52:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Jutiapa
City
Paso Sanarate
County
Zapotitlán
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.06000, -89.84000
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)
Regional average: 32.3 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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