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M3.6 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Chicago, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 05:54:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Chicago, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala) on May 18, 2026 at 05:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:54:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Guatemala
State
Suchitepéquez
City
Chicago
County
San Lorenzo
Village
Chicago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.06000, -91.63000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52 km
Shallow
52 km
52 km — deeper 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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