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M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 18:48:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 18:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-04 18:48:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Sacatepéquez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.51000, -90.71000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower 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

  • Agua
    Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 18 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 39 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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