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M3.7 Depth: 83.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Nueva Concepción, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-19 10:39:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 19, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Nueva Concepción, Escuintla (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 83 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
83.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-19 10:39:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Escuintla
City
Nueva Concepción
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.16000, -91.30000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83 km
Intermediate
83 km
83 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

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