Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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About this earthquake
On March 12, 2026 at 19:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
fb84a49e7280859dd5c04aef06e850d4d3f795b6
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-12 19:00:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.43000,
-90.42000
Depth profile
Shallow
15 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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