M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 10:30:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-04 10:30:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.08000, -89.81000

Temperature

25.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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