M4.3 Earthquake 32 km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala — November 19, 2025
2025-11-19 21:09:30 UTC (2025-11-19) · approx. 3:09 PM UTC-6 local
On November 19, 2025 at 21:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 32 km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala, at a depth of 94.7 km and coordinates 13.7451°, -90.3911°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 2 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-90.3911°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Pasaco, Guatemala?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 32 km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala on November 19, 2025 at 21:09 UTC had a depth of 94.7 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rp8c). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 19, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 32 km SW of Pasaco, Guatemala — November 19, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rp8c/