M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 18:29:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 21, 2025 at 18:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-21 18:29:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.07000, -89.82000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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