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M3.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:40:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA on May 12, 2026 at 17:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:40:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.59000, -90.76000
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
  • Coatepeque Caldera
    Distance: 193 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 746 m ·El Salvador

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Country (24h)
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