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M2.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 09:11:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on May 4, 2026 at 09:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 09:11:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.22000, -92.27000
Temperature
29.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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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