M3.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Raxruhá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 10:01:24 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Raxruhá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 10:01:24 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.83000, -90.01000
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tahual
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 161 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 167 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 169 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala

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