M2.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Zacapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 09:01:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 09:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Zacapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 26 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-21 09:01:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

State

Zacapa

City

Zacapa

Village

Manzanotes

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.04000, -89.52000

Temperature

23.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — close to 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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