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M3.4 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 16:56:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 3, 2025 at 16:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-03 16:56:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Alta Verapaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.82000, -89.69000
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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: 156 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 167 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 171 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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