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M4.2 Depth: 78.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala

UTC time: 2025-02-26 21:12:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2025 at 21:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 33 km S of Iztapa, Guatemala. At around 79 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
78.9 km
UTC time
2025-02-26 21:12:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
13.63300, -90.65630

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.9 km
Intermediate
78.9 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

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 82 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 83 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala

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