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M3.1 Earthquake near Sepoc, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-11-08 18:51:10 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sepoc, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on November 8, 2026 at 18:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

ID
cca9882a5c1c37f448cc99744a25c92998ada61a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
37.0 km
UTC time
2026-11-08 18:51:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Alta Verapaz
City
Sepoc
County
Santa María Cahabón
Village
Sepoc
Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.59500, -89.74500
Temperature
26.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — close to 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

  • Tahual
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'716 m ·Guatemala
  • Ixtepeque
    Distance: 131 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'292 m ·Guatemala
  • Suchitan
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'042 m ·Guatemala
  • Santiago, Cerro
    Distance: 141 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'192 m ·Guatemala
  • Flores
    Distance: 146 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'600 m ·Guatemala
  • Jumaytepeque
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'802 m ·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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