M4.7 Depth: 45.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-06 12:14:50 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On November 6, 2025 at 12:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 12:14:50 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.17740, -91.80850
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 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

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    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
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  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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