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M2.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 04:48:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 04:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 04:48:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.94000, -91.38000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Atitlan
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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