Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 19.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 06:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 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
ID
01cae60d8a5d4b105a80f3d0e6b95bf371def58b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 06:16:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.48100,
-90.45000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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