Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 52.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Suchitepéquez · Chicago
Country overviewGuatemala · Suchitepéquez
M3.6 Earthquake near Chicago, Suchitepéquez (Guatemala)
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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. Guatemala: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
ed4923b6294bb526ddeb6fc4f8c122d1a51e666c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
52.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:54:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Chicago
County
Village
Chicago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
14.06000,
-91.63000
Temperature
25.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52 km
52 km — deeper than the regional average (32.1 km)
Regional average: 32.1 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
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Santa Maria Activity reported
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Fuego Activity reported
Guatemala
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries
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