Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alta Verapaz · Santa María Cahabón
Country overviewGuatemala · Alta Verapaz
M3.6 Earthquake near Santa María Cahabón, Alta Verapaz (Guatemala)
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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. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
e3cc3628963af06c41ffa53239ae1e798be9754b
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 16:40:03 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
15.69000,
-89.75000
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 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
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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