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M4.4 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-03-13 19:36:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 19:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 19:36:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.67000, -90.77000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 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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