Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Usulután · Usulután Norte
Country overviewEl Salvador · Usulután
M3.2 Earthquake near Usulután Norte, Usulután (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On October 20, 2026 at 17:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Usulután Norte, Usulután (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
00fa1bbbbb82279cc5ce19373ac7eb369fe1e6a5
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-20 17:15:00 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.54900,
-88.48500
Temperature
23.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (52 km)
Regional average: 52 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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