Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chiquimula · Jicamapa
Country overviewGuatemala · Chiquimula
M2.5 Earthquake near Jicamapa, Chiquimula (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Jicamapa, Chiquimula (Guatemala) on September 6, 2026 at 02:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
5488aad23f2bb1e5e7b04a453662bdff581240ca
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 02:03:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Jicamapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.65000,
-89.64000
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (31.5 km)
Regional average: 31.5 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 291 Catalogue entries
Of 290 other entries for this area and period, 271 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2