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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA

UTC time: 2025-08-10 15:12:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 15:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-10 15:12:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.62000, -92.36000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Tacana
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala

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