M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 01:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 22, 2025 at 01:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 01:58:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.06000, -89.80000

Temperature

23.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 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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