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M3.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-07 16:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on November 7, 2025 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-07 16:14:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Alta Verapaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.28000, -90.12000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

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  • Santiago, Cerro
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