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M2.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near La Providencia, Santa Rosa (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 04:21:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near La Providencia, Santa Rosa (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 04:21:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Santa Rosa
City
La Providencia
County
Oratorio
Village
La Providencia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.07000, -90.13000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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