M4.3 Depth: 206.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 08:05:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). At around 206 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

206.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 08:05:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jalapa

Source

gfz

Coordinates

14.65000, -90.17000

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

206 km

206 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)

Regional average: 32.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
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Flores

Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
Cuilapa-Barbarena

Distance: 43 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
Santiago, Cerro

Distance: 48 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
Suchitan

Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala

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