M4.4 Depth: 171.3 km

M4.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 22:09:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on May 29, 2025 at 22:09 UTC. At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

171.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-29 22:09:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

San Marcos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

15.15200, -92.02700

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

171.3 km

171.3 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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