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M4.5 Depth: 86.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 06:54:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 25, 2025 at 06:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
86.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 06:54:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Escuintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.12630, -91.34970
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.8 km
Intermediate
86.8 km
86.8 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala

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