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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 02:26:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 5, 2025 at 02:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 02:26:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.12000, -89.86000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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  • Santiago, Cerro
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  • Flores
    Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 26 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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