Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 09:06:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 09:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 09:06:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Zacapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.98000, -89.66000
Temperature
22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 62 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 76 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 83 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Chingo
    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador

Historic earthquake map · Guatemala

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Guatemala

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share