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M3.9 Depth: 147.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 17:09:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 17:09:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Huehuetenango
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.30000, -92.00000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147 km
Intermediate
147 km
147 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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