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M3.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-21 10:45:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on May 21, 2026 at 10:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 10:45:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.79000, -91.41000
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 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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    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
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