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M4.5 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 06:10:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 06:10 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA. At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
163.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 06:10:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.35000, -92.00000
Temperature
12.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 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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