M4.3 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2025-08-10 06:14:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 06:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 06:14:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.54000, -92.38000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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