M4.0 Depth: 63.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 09:37:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2025 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

63.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 09:37:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Suchitepéquez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.26000, -91.55000

Temperature

22.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

63 km

63 km — deeper 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

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