M2.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 18:30:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 18:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-08 18:30:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.08000, -89.85000

Temperature

29.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 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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