M3.4 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 10:36:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on May 19, 2026 at 10:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 10:36:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.87000, -91.67000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 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

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  • Fuego
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  • Acatenango
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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