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M3.9 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 14:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2026 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
33.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 14:49:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.32000, -92.06000
Temperature
34.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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