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M2.6 Depth: 66.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-12 01:43:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 12, 2025 at 01:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 01:43:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.77000, -90.51000
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper 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

  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Moyuta
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 63 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 68 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala

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