Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 36.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On November 22, 2025 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
c0e819dfcc47b10d977a5c6a85309ff081709aca
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 13:42:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.89000,
-91.61000
Temperature
31.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36 km
36 km — close to 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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Santa Maria Activity reported
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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