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M3.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near La Periquera, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 21:29:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near La Periquera, Escuintla (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 21:29:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Escuintla
City
La Periquera
County
Palín
Village
La Periquera
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.38000, -90.70000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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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