Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Zacapa · Zacapa
Country overviewGuatemala · Zacapa
M3.5 Earthquake near Zacapa (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On September 5, 2026 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Zacapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (31.5 km)
Regional average: 31.5 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 185 Catalogue entries
Of 184 other entries for this area and period, 66 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
599
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2