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M2.9 Depth: 40.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 21:21:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 40 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 21:21:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.99000, -91.54000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 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

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    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 79 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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