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M4.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 20:19:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on November 12, 2025 at 20:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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
M4.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 20:19:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Huehuetenango
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.35000, -91.58000
Temperature
10.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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

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