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M4.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-02 16:35:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFF THE COAST OF GUATEMALA on May 2, 2026 at 16:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 16:35:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
12.73250, -90.91200
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Izalco
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 1966 ·El Salvador
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 186 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Ana
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador

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