Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On November 17, 2025 at 03:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
3810cfd9fa7edf06889c9f20cf526b58f7d48abc
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 03:56:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.89000,
-91.63000
Temperature
27.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 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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Santa Maria Activity reported
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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