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M3.0 Depth: 7.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 16:14:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 16:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 16:14:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.06930, -89.86200
Temperature
33.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chingo
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 29 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 30 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala

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