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M3.1 Earthquake near Parrachoch, Baja Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-11-02 07:08:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Parrachoch, Baja Verapaz (Guatemala) on November 2, 2026 at 07:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
73ee18b3aebfca2dc423e12a353304e97b14a68e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-02 07:08:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Baja Verapaz
City
Parrachoch
County
Purulhá
Village
Parrachoch
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.27700, -90.29000
Temperature
16.1°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 (31.2 km)
Regional average: 31.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Agua
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Tahual
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Pacaya
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 106 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries

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