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M2.8 Depth: 43.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2026-05-17 08:02:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA on May 17, 2026 at 08:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 08:02:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.90000, -91.66000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 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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