5.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Guatemala’s Southwest Coast

5.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Off Guatemala’s Southwest Coast
A map shows the location of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck off Guatemala’s southwest coast on Aug. 9, 2025. USGS
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico—A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck off Guatemala’s southwest coast on Saturday. There were no immediate reports of damage.

The quake occurred about 60 miles south-southwest of Champerico, Guatemala, at a depth of 6 miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.