Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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About this earthquake
On August 10, 2025 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1c35668baa2a56574e2f8b113f3666c8a2c4d218
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 12:56:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.34000,
-91.34000
Temperature
29.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 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
-
Fuego Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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