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M2.6 Earthquake near Sacsuhá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-09-28 13:55:31 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Sacsuhá, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on September 28, 2026 at 13:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9eb1156e22f146d92acadcaaf1e29d3a1a6db8c6
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 13:55:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Alta Verapaz
City
Sacsuhá
County
Santa Catalina la Tinta
Village
Sacsuhá
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.32200, -89.87300
Temperature
23.1°C

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 (31.9 km)
Regional average: 31.9 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

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    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
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    Distance: 113 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·Guatemala

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 298 Catalogue entries

Of 297 other entries for this area and period, 259 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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