M2.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 08:00:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on August 19, 2025 at 08:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 08:00:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

Source

emsc

Coordinates

13.79000, -90.24000

Temperature

22.4°C

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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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