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M3.1 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Semox Canché, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 15:57:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Semox Canché, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on July 5, 2026 at 15:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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

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