M3.4 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 22:27:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 2 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 22:27:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.07000, -89.83000

Temperature

24.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 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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