Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Los Amates, Guatemala
A moderate magnitude 5.0 earthquake was recorded 15 kilometers north-northeast of Los Amates, Guatemala, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers on March 22, 2026.
What Happened
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 mww occurred on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 17:35:31 UTC. The seismic event was centered approximately 15 kilometers north-northeast of Los Amates, Guatemala.
Location Details
The earthquake’s epicenter was located at coordinates 15.3861° N and 89.0405° W. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Earthquakes at this depth are classified as shallow; shallow quakes are often felt more strongly at the surface than deeper events of the same magnitude.
Impact Assessment
There is currently no tsunami advisory, watch, or threat in effect following this earthquake (tsunami: 0). The USGS has not issued a specific color-coded alert level for this event, and no official felt reports were recorded in the source data at the time of reporting.
What You Should Know
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake is considered a “moderate” earthquake. While such events can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings, well-built structures typically sustain little to no damage. Residents in the region should remain aware of the possibility of aftershocks, which are routine following an event of this size.
Source
Information for this report was provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
Source: USGS Official Notice