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M3.7 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-12-06 15:15:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 6, 2025 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-06 15:15:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Escuintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.20000, -91.25000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 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: 43 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 46 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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