M4.9 Depth: 74.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Guatemala (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 21:42:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Guatemala (El Salvador) on July 29, 2025 at 21:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

74.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 21:42:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

El Salvador

City

Santa Ana

Source

gfz

Coordinates

14.21000, -89.52000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

74 km

74 km — deeper than the regional average (52.4 km)

Regional average: 52.4 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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