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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Near Coast of Guatemala

UTC time: 2025-02-16 00:13:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Near Coast of Guatemala on February 16, 2025 at 00:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-16 00:13:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
13.16647, -90.75678

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 135 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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