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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-04-09 00:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA on April 9, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-09 00:50:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.61000, -90.27000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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