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M3.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:50:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 17:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Pacaya
    Distance: 7 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'569 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Guatemala
  • Agua
    Distance: 12 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
  • Fuego
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Acatenango
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
  • Cuilapa-Barbarena
    Distance: 28 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'454 m ·Guatemala
  • Tecuamburro
    Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'845 m ·Last eruption: -960 ·Guatemala

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