M5.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 23:05:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 23:05 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 23:05:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.13770, -89.83490

Temperature

24.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Jutiapa17.3 kmN145'880

San Salvador85.9 kmSE525'990

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Volcanoes nearby

Chingo

Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
Santiago, Cerro

Distance: 22 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 24 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
Flores

Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
Suchitan

Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
Moyuta

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours38

First 24 hours77

First 72 hours98

Strongest subsequent eventM6.0

M5.02025-07-29 23:05:23 UTC6.4 kmGuatemala M3.12025-07-29 23:16:38 UTC4.1 kmGUATEMALA M3.12025-07-29 23:22:38 UTC6.3 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-29 23:23:52 UTC4.9 kmGUATEMALA M3.32025-07-29 23:33:19 UTC2.0 kmGUATEMALA M3.32025-07-29 23:38:51 UTC5.2 kmGUATEMALA M3.02025-07-30 00:05:51 UTC7.0 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-30 00:11:25 UTC4.9 kmGUATEMALA M3.02025-07-30 00:21:05 UTC6.4 kmGUATEMALA M3.32025-07-30 00:29:13 UTC9.0 kmGUATEMALA M3.62025-07-30 00:35:36 UTC8.8 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-30 00:57:54 UTC12.9 kmGUATEMALA

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.4 to M5.8.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference

NNSNM5.87.7 km7.1 km

EMSCM5.410.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9

Earlier events M≥456

Earlier events M≥516

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-01-05 17:18:45 UTC145.0 km56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.02025-07-29 21:21:49 UTC9.7 kmGuatemala M5.82025-07-29 21:25:25 UTC12.6 kmGuatemala M5.82025-01-09 16:31:45 UTC60.9 km10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.72025-07-08 21:41:31 UTC94.5 km3 km NW of San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala

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Stats (last 24h)

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