Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on October 8, 2025 at 05:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 44 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
96f08470459132f9484b06f86a1d711898be0cef
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-08 05:24:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.91000,
-91.42000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 km — deeper 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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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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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