Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Baja Verapaz · Rabinal
Country overviewGuatemala · Baja Verapaz
M3.1 Earthquake near Rabinal, Baja Verapaz (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Rabinal, Baja Verapaz (Guatemala) on August 13, 2026 at 11:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
06677c0a9d9627650c030d187d39c475a4959bfc
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 11:55:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.15000,
-90.57000
Temperature
12.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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
-
Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
579
Country (24h)
Guatemala
2