M2.9 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 01:36:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 01:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-09 01:36:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.12000, -89.85000

Temperature

23.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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