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M2.5 Depth: 66.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Guatemala (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 00:06:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 00:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Guatemala (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 00:06:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Guatemala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.71000, -90.42000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Moyuta
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'662 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 69 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Apaneca Range
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·El Salvador
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 77 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala

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