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M4.2 Depth: 44.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 15:32:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 27, 2025 at 15:32 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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
M4.2
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 15:32:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.00000, -91.61000
Temperature
32.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper 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

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 82 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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