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M2.9 Earthquake near Chahal, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-09-07 14:21:25 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Chahal, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on September 7, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
63ff6dc34861594ba8f90ccfb8c873644a51e8b5
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 14:21:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Alta Verapaz
City
Chahal
Village
Xalajá Chivitz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.71000, -89.52000
Temperature
26.0°C

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 (31.5 km)
Regional average: 31.5 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

  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 144 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 158 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 164 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 291 Catalogue entries

Of 290 other entries for this area and period, 185 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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