Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 50.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guatemala
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M3.5 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on May 6, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
cd1d39031d63e6a4b75a9c226aa01bc1f33fc01d
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
50.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 12:53:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.91000,
-91.50000
Temperature
31.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50 km
50 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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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Fuego Activity reported
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Guatemala
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