Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Unión · La Unión Norte
Country overviewEl Salvador · La Unión
M3.0 Earthquake near La Unión Norte, La Unión (El Salvador)
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About this earthquake
On February 22, 2026 at 03:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near La Unión Norte, La Unión (El Salvador). With a focal depth of about 6 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.
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Details
ID
021c964ac5ac9091499e3d2472ba6e21b61ee925
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 03:59:00 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.78600,
-87.88900
Temperature
20.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (54.2 km)
Regional average: 54.2 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 49 Catalogue entries
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