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M3.0 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 06:09:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on March 22, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 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
M3.0
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 06:09:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.60000, -92.21000
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 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

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  • Atitlan
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  • Toliman
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  • Tajumulco
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  • Tacana
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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