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M3.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-13 07:15:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 07:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 07:15:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.60000, -88.46000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

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