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M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Los Limones, Zacapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 02:08:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 02:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Los Limones, Zacapa (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 3 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
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 02:08:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Zacapa
City
Los Limones
County
Gualán
Village
Los Limones
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.11000, -89.34000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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