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M3.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 13:14:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 28, 2025 at 13:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 13:14:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Baja Verapaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.28000, -89.92000
Temperature
21.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

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    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 99 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 106 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 108 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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