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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 16:38:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 16:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 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
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 16:38:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.44000, -90.55000
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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