M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 23:38:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2025 at 23:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-23 23:38:31 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Departamento de Guatemala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.65000, -90.57000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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

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