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M4.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 04:03:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 04:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 04:03:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.75000, -92.03000
Temperature
29.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 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

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  • Tajumulco
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  • Fuego
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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