M4.8 Depth: 69.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-06-20 10:01:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2025 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 69 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 event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

69.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-20 10:01:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Escuintla

Source

gfz

Coordinates

14.04000, -91.31000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69 km

69 km — deeper than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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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Fuego

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Acatenango

Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
Agua

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
Santa Maria

Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala

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