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M2.7 Depth: 128.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Agüero, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 19:35:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Agüero, Escuintla (Guatemala) on August 9, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128 km
Intermediate
128 km
128 km — deeper than the regional average (31.7 km)
Regional average: 31.7 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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  • Pacaya
    Distance: 52 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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