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M3.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 05:30:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 1 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 05:30:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Izabal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.54000, -89.40000
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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

  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 128 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 144 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 151 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Chingo
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador

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