Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Escuintla · Escuintla
Country overviewGuatemala · Escuintla
M2.7 Earthquake near Escuintla (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Escuintla (Guatemala) on September 25, 2026 at 01:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 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.
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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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
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Fuego Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- La Aurora International Airport49.0 kmStraight-line distance
Guatemala · GUA · MGGT
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-04
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 298 Catalogue entries
Of 297 other entries for this area and period, 242 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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