Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Jutiapa
Country overviewGuatemala
M3.0 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2025 at 00:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 6 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
Guatemala
4
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