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M2.7 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 02:28:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on October 5, 2025 at 02:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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
M2.7
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 02:28:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.07000, -89.81000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — close to 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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