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M3.8 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 17:19:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA on May 6, 2026 at 17:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 17:19:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.51000, -91.98000
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
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