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M3.7 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-04-21 06:50:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 06:50:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.92000, -91.69000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 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

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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