Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 23.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE GUATEMALA
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M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE GUATEMALA (Guatemala) on September 1, 2025 at 08:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
f08c7388dcdd122c694d2a3bc43ac11531a31aea
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 08:17:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.96000,
-91.44000
Temperature
26.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
23 km
23 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Fuego Activity reported
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Santa Maria Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 296 Catalogue entries
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