M2.9 Depth: 90.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near El Paraíso, Jutiapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 21:43:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near El Paraíso, Jutiapa (Guatemala) on May 14, 2026 at 21:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
90.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 21:43:20 UTC
Local time
Country
State
County
Village
El Paraíso
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.80000, -90.19000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90 km
Intermediate
90 km
90 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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