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M3.0 Depth: 5.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near La Unión Norte, La Unión (El Salvador)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 03:59:00 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 03:59:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
El Salvador
State
La Unión
City
La Unión Norte
County
Lislique
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.78600, -87.88900
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 km
5.5 km — shallower than the regional average (53.8 km)
Regional average: 53.8 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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