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M4.0 Depth: 51.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-04-12 17:15:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (Guatemala) on April 12, 2026 at 17:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 17:15:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.91000, -91.49000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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