Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 66.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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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. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
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Depth profile
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
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Fuego Activity reported
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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