M2.9 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-04-02 00:41:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on April 2, 2026 at 00:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-02 00:41:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.73000, -91.27000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

  • Fuego
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  • Acatenango
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
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  • Agua
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  • Pacaya
    Distance: 102 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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