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M3.3 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 21:27:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 19, 2025 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
49.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-19 21:27:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Escuintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.17000, -91.45000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 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: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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