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M2.5 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-25 07:23:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on October 25, 2025 at 07:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-25 07:23:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.18000, -89.94000
Temperature
23.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

  • Flores
    Distance: 15 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 18 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Chingo
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala

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