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M3.6 Depth: 100.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 23:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 23, 2025 at 23:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
100.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 23:30:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Escuintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.18000, -91.14000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100 km
Intermediate
100 km
100 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Fuego
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 62 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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