M2.8 Depth: 42.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 09:50:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 8, 2025 at 09:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 09:50:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.15000, -91.77000

Temperature

28.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 km — deeper 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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