Most of the injuries and fatalities were south of the volcano in the towns and villages of El Rodeo, Las Lajas, and San Miguel Los Lotes, in Escuintla, located 44 kilometres (27 mi) from Guatemala City.
Sebagian besar korban berada di selatan gunung berapi di kota-kota dan desa-desa El Rodeo, Las Lajas, dan San Miguel Los Lotes di Escuintla, terletak 44 kilometer (27 mil) dari gunung.