M4.1 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 08:05:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 08:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

163.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 08:05:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Chimaltenango

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.46000, -90.89000

Temperature

20.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

163 km

163 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)

Regional average: 32.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Acatenango

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Agua

Distance: 16 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
Pacaya

Distance: 32 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
Atitlan

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
Toliman

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