M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2025-08-10 12:56:49 UTC Local time:

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

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

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    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala

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