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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepéquez (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:33:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Santa María de Jesús, Sacatepéquez (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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.

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