M3.4 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 00:57:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-30 00:57:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.17000, -89.95000

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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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