M5.6 Depth: 7.7 km

M5.6 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 21:21:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M5.6 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M5.6

Depth

7.7 km

UTC time

2025-07-29 21:21:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

City

Jutiapa

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.09920, -89.78290

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.7 km

7.7 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Chalchuapa16.6 kmSE32'282

Jutiapa23.6 kmNW145'880

San Salvador78.8 kmSE525'990

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Volcanoes nearby

Chingo

Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'775 m ·Guatemala-El Salvador
Singuil, Cerro

Distance: 17 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 926 m ·El Salvador
Apaneca Range

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Santiago, Cerro

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Santa Ana

Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'381 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·El Salvador
Flores

Distance: 32 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours42

First 24 hours89

First 72 hours112

Strongest subsequent eventM6.0

M6.02025-07-29 21:21:49 UTC3.7 kmGuatemala M5.32025-07-29 21:25:24 UTC14.5 kmGUATEMALA M5.82025-07-29 21:25:25 UTC15.4 kmGuatemala M3.82025-07-29 21:37:59 UTC6.3 kmGUATEMALA M4.82025-07-29 21:42:27 UTC13.8 kmGUATEMALA M4.92025-07-29 21:42:36 UTC30.9 kmGuatemala M4.02025-07-29 21:53:43 UTC5.2 kmGUATEMALA M3.72025-07-29 21:57:10 UTC17.9 kmGUATEMALA M3.32025-07-29 22:15:35 UTC23.3 kmGUATEMALA M3.42025-07-29 22:27:42 UTC6.0 kmGUATEMALA M3.62025-07-29 22:37:45 UTC11.0 kmGUATEMALA M3.12025-07-29 22:55:00 UTC6.2 kmGUATEMALA

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#5

Earlier events M≥455

Earlier events M≥514

Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-01-05 17:18:45 UTC138.6 km56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.82025-07-29 21:21:47 UTC0.0 km3 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.82025-01-09 16:31:45 UTC55.9 km10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.72025-07-08 21:41:31 UTC101.3 km3 km NW of San Vicente Pacaya, Guatemala M5.62025-07-08 21:41:32 UTC100.6 kmGUATEMALA

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