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M2.6 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-28 01:47:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 28, 2025 at 01:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 01:47:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Departamento de Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.52000, -90.64000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Agua
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 16 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 33 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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