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M3.7 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 03:39:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 27, 2025 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M3.7
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 03:39:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Alta Verapaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.71000, -89.68000
Temperature
20.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower 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

  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 143 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 155 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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