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M2.8 Depth: 78.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 02:55:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 02:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
78.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 02:55:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Escuintla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.15000, -91.37000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78 km
Intermediate
78 km
78 km — deeper than the regional average (32.2 km)
Regional average: 32.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 74 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala

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