M3.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 09:33:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 09:33:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Sacatepéquez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.49000, -90.69000

Temperature

16.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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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