M3.1 Depth: 50.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sipacate, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-10 12:03:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 10, 2026 at 12:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sipacate, Escuintla (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-10 12:03:51 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
Sipacate
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.89000, -91.20000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 50 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 50 km
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
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  • Toliman
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  • Agua
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