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2 clusters · 9 sources · 16 days · First seen 25 days ago · Last updated 9 days ago

Geological activity in Guatemala

Overview

In Guatemala, authorities addressed reports of rumbling sounds in the Hacienda Real area of Zone 16. The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Hydrology and Meteorology (Insivumeh) and the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (Conred) determined the sounds were caused by ground deformation and soil readjustment rather than tectonic seismic activity.

Technical investigations using drones, ground-penetrating radar, and a temporary seismological station ruled out significant underground cavities or recent mass movements. However, specialists identified an anomaly between 1.4 and 2.4 meters deep, noting surface-level moisture and fill materials over compacted deposits. Conred has instructed authorities to maintain permanent monitoring for cracks and settlements, while advising residents to review evacuation routes.

Entities

San Jacinto · Conred · Guatemala City · Servicio Geológico Colombiano · Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales

Timeline

9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
Latin America experiences multiple seismic events in Colombia, El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru
Several earthquakes were recorded across Latin America, including a 4.3 magnitude tremor in Chocó, Colombia, and seismic activity in El Salvador, Ecuador, and Peru.
25 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Guatemala authorities attribute Zone 16 rumblings to ground deformation
Guatemalan authorities attribute recent rumblings in Zone 16's Hacienda Real to ground deformation rather than seismic activity, ruling out underground cavities after technical inspections.

Sources

boyacadigital.com · colombia.com · diariodelnorte.net · dsn.pe · extra.ec · larepublica.pe · lateja.cr · rpp.pe · schwimmer.de