M3.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 22:45:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2025 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 3 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 22:45:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Alta Verapaz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.69000, -89.69000

Temperature

26.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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

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