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M3.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-04 22:00:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on May 4, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 22:00:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.67000, -90.97000
Temperature
30.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 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: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 96 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala

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