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M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 05:49:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 23, 2025 at 05:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 05:49:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.12000, -89.87000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

  • Chingo
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 23 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 25 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Singuil, Cerro
    Distance: 27 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador

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