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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 19:04:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 28, 2025 at 19:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 19:04:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Sacatepéquez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.45000, -90.70000
Temperature
21.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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: 5 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 13 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 35 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala

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