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M2.8 Depth: 149.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 16:44:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). At around 149 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
149.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 16:44:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
San Marcos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.21000, -92.00000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149 km
Intermediate
149 km
149 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

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