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M4.1 Depth: 52.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-19 03:01:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 19, 2025 at 03:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 03:01:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.95000, -91.33000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 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

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 92 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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