Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jutiapa
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.9 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on July 30, 2025 at 19:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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