5.0
Earthquake Details: 12 km N of Los Amates, Guatemala
Mar 18, 2026, 17:35:31
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- 11
Source: USGSUpdated: May 26, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurred on Mar 18, 2026 at 17:35:31. Epicenter: 12 km N of Los Amates, Guatemala. Reported depth: 10 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Mar 18, 2026, 11:35:31 CST
- UTC
- Mar 18, 2026, 17:35:31 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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us6000sh81
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- May 26, 2026, 07:17 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance389
Latitude15.3670
Longitude-89.0751
Event IDus6000sh81
Magnitude5.0
Updated:May 26, 2026, 19:17:04 UTC
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: May 26, 2026, 19:17 UTC.
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- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).