M3.7 Depth: 114.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 15:36:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

114.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 15:36:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Escuintla

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.37000, -91.05000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

114 km

114 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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