M4.0 Depth: 2.7 km

M4.0 Earthquake near 2 km NNE of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-10 08:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2025 at 08:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near 2 km NNE of Santa María de Jesús, Guatemala (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

2.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-10 08:29:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Sacatepéquez

Source

usgs

Coordinates

14.51410, -90.69980

Temperature

16.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.7 km

2.7 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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