M3.1 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 08:27:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 18, 2025 at 08:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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
M3.1
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 08:27:15 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.31000, -92.03000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 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

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    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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