M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 74 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala

UTC time: 2025-02-16 20:47:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 74 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala on February 16, 2025 at 20:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-16 20:47:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.81190, -92.39690

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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