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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 03:47:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla (Guatemala) on February 28, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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