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M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 08:15:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 08:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 4 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 08:15:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Alta Verapaz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.73000, -89.69000
Temperature
20.7°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

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    Distance: 146 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
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  • Suchitan
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 161 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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