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M3.2 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 19:32:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 30, 2025 at 19:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-30 19:32:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.17000, -91.98000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — close to 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

  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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