M4.7 earthquake near Retalhuleu, Retalhuleu
2513 d ago · 30 Nov 2019, 17:59 UTC near the coast of Guatemala
What happened
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near the coast of Guatemala on 30 Nov 2019, 17:59 UTC at a depth of 40 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
The nearest town in our records is Retalhuleu, about 68 km away in Retalhuleu, Guatemala.
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First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 09:39 UTC
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