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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Jutiapa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 01:08:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Jutiapa (Guatemala) on July 9, 2026 at 01:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 01:08:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Jutiapa
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.25000, -89.83000
Temperature
19.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 10 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Chingo
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Flores
    Distance: 19 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 25 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala

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