Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alta Verapaz
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2025 at 16:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
95145100fa439bda3d01e942d8f9f45ad4cc9615
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 16:15:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.90000,
-90.72000
Temperature
31.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
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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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