M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 21:41:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2025 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M5.5 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M5.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-08 21:41:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Departamento de Guatemala

Source

gfz

Coordinates

14.48000, -90.65000

Temperature

21.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Amatitlán1.7 kmE71'836

Villa Nueva8.6 kmNE618'397

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Volcanoes nearby

Agua

Distance: 10 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
Pacaya

Distance: 12 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
Acatenango

Distance: 24 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
Fuego

Distance: 25 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Cuilapa-Barbarena

Distance: 32 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
Jumaytepeque

Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours31

First 72 hours68

Strongest subsequent eventM6.0

M4.82025-07-08 21:54:20 UTC12.6 kmGUATEMALA M4.92025-07-08 21:54:21 UTC15.7 kmGuatemala M3.42025-07-09 05:29:23 UTC3.2 kmGUATEMALA M3.72025-07-09 06:13:18 UTC2.2 kmGUATEMALA M3.52025-07-09 06:32:47 UTC5.5 kmGUATEMALA M2.92025-07-09 07:47:37 UTC112.4 kmGUATEMALA M3.72025-07-09 07:54:35 UTC12.1 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-09 09:33:05 UTC4.4 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-09 12:06:58 UTC8.8 kmGUATEMALA M2.52025-07-09 13:56:41 UTC10.9 kmGUATEMALA M2.72025-07-09 14:01:23 UTC7.0 kmGUATEMALA M2.62025-07-09 14:09:36 UTC2.2 kmGUATEMALA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥430

Earlier events M≥59

Compared since2025-01-09

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-02-05 07:01:15 UTC123.8 km M5.82025-01-09 16:31:45 UTC139.1 km10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.72025-07-08 21:41:31 UTC4.5 km3 km NW of San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala M5.62025-07-08 21:41:32 UTC3.8 kmGUATEMALA M5.42025-02-05 07:01:16 UTC79.2 kmLa Esperanza

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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