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M2.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 20:19:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 31, 2025 at 20:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
M2.7
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 20:19:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.12000, -89.88000
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Chingo
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  • Santiago, Cerro
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  • Flores
    Distance: 24 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 28 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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