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M3.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 05:53:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 35 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 05:53:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Chimaltenango
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.84000, -90.81000
Temperature
11.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 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

  • Acatenango
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 41 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 56 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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