Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
Country overviewGuatemala
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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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. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
f10721654fef5f440a3a6fd3b1346025367a7b4e
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-18 21:21:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.99000,
-91.54000
Temperature
28.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 km
40 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 296 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
605
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2