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M2.8 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near GUATEMALA (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 05:39:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 05:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near GUATEMALA (Guatemala). 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 05:39:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
City
Jutiapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.13000, -89.86000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
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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  • Suchitan
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