M4.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 21:53:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 21:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 21:53:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.07000, -89.82000

Temperature

25.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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

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