Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 34.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 3, 2025 at 06:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
8f1ae05bfc20d973f017c21348c8c8e10ab7ad51
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
34.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-03 06:14:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.94000,
-91.44000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34 km
34 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
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Fuego Activity reported
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Guatemala
2