M3.0 Depth: 55.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-13 00:38:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2026 at 00:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 00:38:45 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.92000, -91.74000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55 km
Shallow
55 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: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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