Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alta Verapaz · Chixoy
Country overviewGuatemala · Alta Verapaz
M3.1 Earthquake near Chixoy, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)
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About this earthquake
On April 19, 2026 at 20:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Chixoy, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Guatemala: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Details
ID
bcf0b69aaf0edf2e3f5dc14b757bbaeac07ebe4a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 20:05:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Chixoy
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.36000,
-90.65000
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
-
Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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