Earthquake details

Monday, March 24, 1986 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Guatemala on Monday, March 24, 1986 at 10:33 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Patulul (Guatemala - GT), about 36.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -91.318 and latitude 14.132.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 66.8 km
Coordinates 14.132, -91.318
UTC time 1986-03-24 10:33:57.550
Location Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa
Country Guatemala (GT)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1986-03-24

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