| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 77.9 km |
| Coordinates | 13.747, -90.504 |
| UTC time | 2017-05-09 14:15:48.140 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Guatemala on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 14:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Cuilapa (Guatemala - GT), about 63.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -90.504 and latitude 13.747.
| Location | Guatemala City |
| Country | Guatemala (GT) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-05-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Cuilapa | 63.0 km |
| Masagua | 63.0 km |
| Barberena | 64.3 km |
| Escuintla | 68.8 km |
| Ahuachapán | 73.8 km |
| Palín | 76.0 km |
| Fraijanes | 80.3 km |
| Villa Canales | 82.0 km |
| Amatitlán | 82.5 km |
| Petapa | 84.3 km |
| Sonsonate | 84.3 km |
| Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | 86.2 km |
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