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M3.6 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Santa María Cahabón, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 16:40:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Santa María Cahabón, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala) on February 4, 2026 at 16:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

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