Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 65.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.2 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on December 1, 2025 at 07:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
65 km
65 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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4
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