M2.6 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-09 15:26:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on July 9, 2025 at 15:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-09 15:26:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Escuintla

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.42000, -90.76000

Temperature

28.5°C

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Depth profile

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

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