Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alta Verapaz · Yalicoc
Country overviewGuatemala · Alta Verapaz
M3.5 Earthquake near Yalicoc, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Yalicoc, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on October 14, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
3d93f7ae0335612c8b90a8dec780c1a274ff7d19
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 20:09:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Yalicoc
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.78700,
-89.97900
Temperature
30.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
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)
614
Country (24h)
Guatemala
4