Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alta Verapaz · Magüilá
Country overviewGuatemala · Alta Verapaz
M3.1 Earthquake near Magüilá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On March 1, 2026 at 19:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Magüilá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 2 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
Details
ID
520e2ff0d9f9a8236f3e13455357346e28b32950
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-01 19:43:11 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.78000,
-89.87000
Temperature
30.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 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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