M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:03:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala) on May 2, 2026 at 06:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-02 06:03:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Guatemala

State

Escuintla

City

San Vicente Pacaya

County

San Vicente Pacaya

Source

emsc

Coordinates

14.42000, -90.65000

Temperature

16.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (32.3 km)

Regional average: 32.3 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: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'760 m ·Guatemala
Fuego

Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'799 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
Acatenango

Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'976 m ·Last eruption: 1972 ·Guatemala
Cuilapa-Barbarena

Distance: 29 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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